A rapid method for detection of five known mutations associated with aminoglycoside-induced deafness

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>South Africa has one of the highest incidences of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in the world. Concomitantly, aminoglycosides are commonly used in this country as a treatment against MDR-TB. To date, at least five mutation...

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Main Authors: Greinwald John H, van der Merwe Lize, Schaaf H Simon, Veikondis Rene, Hefke Gwynneth, Harris Tashneem, Human Hannique, Bardien Soraya, Fagan Johan, de Jong Greetje
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/10/2