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Phenotypic and genotypic drug susceptibility patterns of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Central and Southern Ethiopia.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2023
Tilahun Melaku, Wegayehu Teklu, Wondale Biniam, Gebresilase Tewdros Tariku, Gebreyohannes Tesfaye, Tekola Abraham, Alemu Mekdes, Neway Sebsib, Adnew Bethlehem, Nassir Maeruf Fetu, Kassahun Yonas, Aseffa Abraham, Bobosha Kidist
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INTRODUCTION: The persistence of tuberculosis (TB) infection in some patients after treatment has highlighted the importance of drug susceptibility testing (DST). This study aimed to determine the drug susceptibility patterns of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) isolates from pulmonary TB (PTB) patients in Central and Southern Ethiopia. METHODS: A health institution-based cross-sectional study was...
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