Genetic diversity and molecular epidemiology of mycobacterium tuberculosis in Roraima State, Brazil
- Autores: Tatara MB, Perdigão J, Viveiros M, Kritski A, Silva KED, Sacchi FPC, de Lima CC, Dos Santos PCP, Diniz JLDCG, Almeida Silva PE, Gomes P, Gomes MMQ, Cunha EAT, Lapa e Silva JR, Portugal I, Croda J, Andrade MKN
- Ano de Publicação: 2019
- Journal: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31392954
National border areas are special places for the spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). These regions concentrate vulnerable populations and constant population movements. Understanding the dynamics of the transmission of MTB is fundamental to propose control measures and to monitor drug resistance. We conducted a population-based prospective study of tuberculosis (TB) to evaluate molecular characteristics of MTB isolates […]
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