Article
Heterogeneity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Strains Circulating in Panama's Western Region.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene - 4 Oct 2023
Acosta Fermin, Saldaña Ricardo, Miranda Sara, Candanedo Daniela, Sambrano Dilcia, Morán Mitchelle, Bejarano Saily, De Arriba Yeraldine, Reigosa Angel, De Dixon Elizabeth, Atencio María, Castillo Ramón, Goodridge Amador
Abstract excerpt
Tuberculosis remains a challenge in both rural and urban areas. Although a majority of countries display a higher burden in urban areas compared with rural areas, Panama continues to report the highest mortality rate in Central America. Urban areas, such as Panama City, report a high tuberculosis...
Topics
- Panama
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Humans
- Tuberculosis
- Rural Population
- Genotype
- Male
- Female
- Minisatellite Repeats
- Prevalence