Comparison of rapid tests for detection of rifampicin-resistant <it>Mycobacterium tuberculosis </it>in Kampala, Uganda

Comparison of rapid tests for detection of rifampicin-resistant <it>Mycobacterium tuberculosis </it>in Kampala, Uganda

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Drug resistant tuberculosis (TB) is a growing concern worldwide. Rapid detection of resistance expedites appropriate intervention to control the disease. Several technologies have recently been reported to detect rifampicin resistant...

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Main Authors: McNerney Ruth, Jones-López Edward C, Kayes Susan, Eisenach Kathleen D, Okwera Alphonse, Mumbowa Francis, Traore Hamidou, Asiimwe Benon B, Ogwang Sam, Worodria William, Ayakaka Irene, Mugerwa Roy D, Smith Peter G, Ellner Jerrold, Joloba Moses L
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/9/139

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