Pharmacogenetics as part of recommended precision medicine for tuberculosis treatment in African populations: Could it be a reality?

• Main Authors: Carola Oelofse (Author), Carene Anne Alene Ndong Sima (Author), Marlo Möller (Author), Caitlin Uren (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Globally, tuberculosis (TB) is the second most lethal infectious disease. However, in sub‐Saharan Africa, TB has the largest disease burden, with drug‐resistant TB increasingly becoming a concern. The social and economic impact of TB should not be overlooked, especially in areas where healt...