Analysis of isoniazid, streptomycin and ethambutol resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from Morocco

Drug-resistant tuberculosis is a major problem worldwide. Based on the knowledge of specific mutations occurring in Mycobacterium tuberculosis genome, drug resistance can be detected earlier. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of the most common mutations associated with resistanc...

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Published in:	Journal of infection in developing countries Vol. 3; no. 4; pp. 278 - 284
Main Authors:	Chaoui, Imane, Sabouni, Radia, Kourout, Moussa, Jordaan, Annemie M, Lahlou, Ouafae, Elouad, Rajae, Akrim, Mohammed, Victor, Thomas C, El Mzibri, Mohammed
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Italy Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 01-05-2009
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Antitubercular Agents - pharmacology DNA Mutational Analysis DNA, Bacterial - genetics Drug resistance Drug Resistance, Bacterial Ethambutol - pharmacology Female Genotype Humans Isoniazid - pharmacology Laboratories Male Microbial Sensitivity Tests Middle Aged Morocco Mutation Mutation, Missense Mycobacterium tuberculosis - drug effects Mycobacterium tuberculosis - isolation & purification Streptomycin - pharmacology Tuberculosis Tuberculosis - microbiology Young Adult Morocco
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