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Genetic diversity and drug sensitivity profile of Mycobacterium tuberculosis among children in Ethiopia.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2023
Mollalign Hilina, Getahun Muluwork, Diriba Getu, Alemu Ayinalem, Chala Dawit, Tulu Begna, Ameni Gobena
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Worldwide, tuberculosis (TB) affects about one million children every year. The burden of the disease is higher in developing countries. However, there is limited information on the lineages and drug sensitivity patterns of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) infecting children in these countries, including Ethiopia. Thus, this study aimed to characterize the different lineages of the M....
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