High frequency of ofloxacin resistance patterns of Mycobacterium leprae from India: An indication to revisit second line anti-leprosy treatment regimen

High frequency of ofloxacin resistance patterns of Mycobacterium leprae from India: An indication to revisit second line anti-leprosy treatment regimen

ABSTRACT: Objectives: Drug resistance in leprosy is an emerging concern, leading to treatment failures, recurrences, and potential spread of resistant Mycobacterium leprae in the community. In this study, we aimed to assess drug resistance prevalence and patterns amongst leprosy patients at a terti...

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Main Authors: Seema Chhabra, Tarun Narang, Smrity Sahu, Keshav Sharma, Shilpa Shilpa, Ayush Sharma, Sejal Jain, Itu Singh, Rakesh Yadav, Manjot Kaur, Rahul Sharma, Mohd Nadeem, Pragati Pandey, Ranjana W. Minz, Sunil Dogra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance
Subjects:
Leprosy
Drug resistance
Ofloxacin
North India
Relapse
Persistent skin lesions
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213716523001753

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