Two Novel katG Mutations Conferring Isoniazid Resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Two Novel katG Mutations Conferring Isoniazid Resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB), an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is among the top 10 leading causes of death worldwide. The treatment course for TB is challenging; it requires antibiotic administration for at least 6 months, and bacterial drug resistance makes treatment even more diffi...

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Main Authors: Li-Yu Hsu, Li-Yin Lai, Pei-Fang Hsieh, Tzu-Lung Lin, Wan-Hsuan Lin, Hsing-Yuan Tasi, Wei-Ting Lee, Ruwen Jou, Jin-Town Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
drug resistance
isoniazid
mutation
katG
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmicb.2020.01644/full

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