Mutation in MPT64 gene influencing diagnostic accuracy of SD Bioline assay (capilia)

Abstract Background Success of India’s TB control program relies on rapid case detection, monitoring, care and treatment of drug resistance. Patients on multidrug resistance (MDR) treatment are monitored by follow up cultures. Discordant results (culture and smear positive while capilia negative) ar...

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Main Authors: Kamal Singh, Richa Kumari, Rajneesh Tripathi, Ankush Gupta, Shampa Anupurba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-019-4671-2