Direct detection by the xpert MTB/RIF assay and characterization of multi and poly drug- resistant tuberculosis in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa
- Authors: Armada A, Colombatti R, Gomes VF, Machado D, Mane M, Martins E, Ponce G, Rabna P, Ramos J, Sanca L, Vieira F
- Publication Year: 2015
- Journal: PLoS One
- Link: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0127536%20
This study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of the Xpert MTB/RIF assay for the rapid direct detection of M. tuberculosis complex (MTBC) strains and rifampicin resistance associated mutations in a resource-limited setting such as Guinea-Bissau and its implications in the management of tuberculosis (TB) and drug resistant tuberculosis, complementing the scarce information on resistance and […]
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