Article
Characterization of rifampin-resistance in pathogenic mycobacteria.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy - 1 Oct 1994
Williams D L, Waguespack C, Eisenach K, Crawford J T, Portaels F, Salfinger M, Nolan C M, Abe C, Sticht-Groh V, Gillis T P
Abstract excerpt
The emergence of rifampin-resistant strains of pathogenic mycobacteria has threatened the usefulness of this drug in treating mycobacterial diseases. Critical to the treatment of individuals infected with resistant strains is the rapid identification of these strains directly from clinical specimens. It has been shown that resistance to rifampin in Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium leprae apparently...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
