Evaluation of the MTBDRsl test for detection of second-line-drug resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

The MTBDRsl assay (Hain Lifescience GmbH, Germany) is a new line probe assay for the detection of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB). The test simultaneously detects resistance to ethambutol, aminoglycosides/cyclic peptides, and fluoroquinolones through detection of mutations in the re...

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Main Authors: Kiet, V, Lan, N, An, D, Dung, N, Hoa, D, van Vinh Chau, N, Chinh, N, Farrar, J, Caws, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010