Tuberculosis
Pyrosequencing differentiates between M. tuberculosis complex species
Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, April 19th, 2005
According to a study from England, "The rapid technique of pyrosequencing was used to examine 123 samples (in the form of DNA extracts and inactivated sputum) of Mycobacterium spp.
"Of 99 Mycobacterium tuberculosis samples investigated for single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), 68% of isoniazid-resistant isolates analyzed had an AGC->ACC mutation in katG at codon 315, resulting in the Ser->Thr substitution associated previously with isoniazid resistance."
"Of the rifampicin-resistant isolates," wrote C. Arnold...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of TB and Outbreaks Week
More Articles from TB and Outbreaks Week
- Anthrax
Anthrax spores cleared from lungs between 8-14% per day - Cryptosporidiosis
Cryptosporidiosis declines after membrane filtration of public water supply - Mycobacterium Diagnosis
PCR identifies nontuberculous mycobacteria from paraffin-embedded tissues - Pneumocystis Infection
General population may be a reservoir of Pneumocystis jirovecii - Anthrax
Scientists seek answers on what activates deadly spores - Bacteriology
To control germs, scientists deploy tiny agent provocateurs - More from this issue of TB and Outbreaks Week
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
