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Clinical application of whole-genome sequencing in the management of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis: a case report.
Annals of clinical microbiology and antimicrobials - 22 Aug 2024
Katale Bugwesa Z, Rofael Sylvia, Elton Linzy, Mbugi Erasto V, Mpagama Stella G, Mtunga Daphne, Mafie Maryjesca G, Mbelele Peter M, Williams Charlotte, Mvungi Happiness C, Williams Rachel, Saku Gulinja A, Ruta Joanitha A, McHugh Timothy D, Matee Mecky I
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BACKGROUND: Whole-genome sequencing (WGS)-based prediction of drug resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis has the potential to guide clinical decisions in the design of optimal treatment regimens. METHODS: We utilized WGS to investigate drug resistance mutations in a 32-year-old Tanzanian male admitted to Kibong'oto Infectious Diseases Hospital with a history of interrupted multidrug-resistant tuberculosis...
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