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Tuberculosis Diagnostics
Rifampin resistance is a surrogate marker for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
September 19th, 2006
Rifampin resistance is a surrogate marker for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. According to recent research published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology, "Vietnam is ranked 13th among the WHO list of 22 high-burden countries, based upon estimated total number of tuberculosis cases. "Despite having a model national tuberculosis program consistently achieving and exceeding WHO targets for detection and cure, drug-resistant and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis cases continue to rise." "Rapid multidrug-resistant tests applicable in this setting, coupled with effective treatment regimens, would be a useful toot in...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2006-09-19)
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