Genetic diversity and distribution of Mycobacterium tuberculosis genotypes in Limpopo, South Africa
Abstract Background Tuberculosis remains a major health problem and knowledge of the diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains in specific geographical regions can contribute to the control of the disease. This study describes the genetic profile of M. tuberculosis in five districts of Limpopo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-12-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2881-z |