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Tuberculosis
Researchers' work from Muhimbili University focuses on tuberculosis
June 2nd, 2009
"Matee M, Mfinanga S, Holm-Hansen C. Anti-TB drug resistance levels and patterns among Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolated from newly diagnosed cases of pulmonary tuberculosis in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. APMIS 2009; 117: 263-7," scientists in Tanzania report. "Anti-tuberculosis drug resistance levels and patterns of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) isolated from newly diagnosed tuberculosis (TB) patients in Temeke district in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania were investigated. A total of 226 Mtb isolates from 564 TB suspects with no previous history of anti-TB treatment were tested for drug resistance against rifampicin, isoniazid, streptomycin and ethambutol on Lowenstein...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-06-02)
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