Genome Analysis of the First Extensively Drug-Resistant (XDR) Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Malaysia Provides Insights into the Genetic Basis of Its Biology and Drug Resistance.

The outbreak of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) has become an increasing problem in many TB-burdened countries. The underlying drug resistance mechanisms, including the genetic variation favored by selective pressure in the resistant population, are partially understood. Recently, t...

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Main Authors: Chee Sian Kuan, Chai Ling Chan, Su Mei Yew, Yue Fen Toh, Jia-Shiun Khoo, Jennifer Chong, Kok Wei Lee, Yung-Chie Tan, Wai-Yan Yee, Yun Fong Ngeow, Kee Peng Ng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4481353?pdf=render