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In vitro antimicrobial resistance properties of rifapentine and rifampicin are indistinguishable.
Microbiology spectrum - 7 Jul 2026
Barcelli Valeria, Shin Bora, Choo Barry Boon Liang, Dorett Sarah Leela, Bifani Pablo
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health threat, with millions of new cases diagnosed annually. Rifampicin is a cornerstone drug in the current standard of care for TB treatment. Recently, rifapentine, an analog of rifampicin, has been considered as an alternative to rifampicin primarily due to its longer half-life and shorter 4-month TB treatment regimens. Despite some encouraging advantages in the clinical...
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