Utility of line probe assay in detecting drug resistance and the associated mutations in patients with extrapulmonary tuberculosis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Utility of line probe assay in detecting drug resistance and the associated mutations in patients with extrapulmonary tuberculosis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Introduction: Molecular tests allow rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and drug resistance in a few days. Identifying the mutations in genes associated with drug resistance may contribute to the development of appropriate interventions to improve tuberculosis control. So far, there is lit...

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Main Authors: Getu Diriba, Abebaw Kebede, Habteyes Hailu Tola, Ayinalem Alemu, Bazezew Yenew, Shewki Moga, Desalegn Addise, Zemedu Mohammed, Muluwork Getahun, Mengistu Fantahun, Mengistu Tadesse, Biniyam Dagne, Misikir Amare, Gebeyehu Assefa, Dessie Abera, Kassu Desta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2022-05-01
Series:SAGE Open Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121221098241

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https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121221098241

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