Analysis of Discordance between Genotypic and Phenotypic Assays for Rifampicin-Resistant <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> Isolated from Healthcare Facilities in Mthatha

The study sought to determine the rate of discordant results between genotypic and phenotypic tests for the diagnosis of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). Sputum samples and cultured isolates from suspected DR-TB patients were, respectively, analyzed for <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i&...

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Main Authors: Carine Bokop, Lindiwe M. Faye, Teke Apalata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/7/909