Genotypes and drug resistance pattern of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex among clinically diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients

• Main Authors: Alem Alemayehu (Author), Liya Wassie (Author), Dawit Hailu Alemayehu (Author), Bethlehem Adnew (Author), Sebsib Neway (Author), Dessalegn Abeje Tefera (Author), Sosina Ayalew (Author), Elena Hailu (Author), Samuel Ayele (Author), Berhanu Seyoum (Author), Kidist Bobosha (Author), Markos Abebe (Author), Abraham Aseffa (Author), Beyene Petros (Author), Rawleigh Howe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundClinically diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) (CDPTB) patients account for a huge proportion of TB. However, little is known about the genetic diversity and drug resistance profile of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex (MTBC) strains in this group of patients.MethodUnmatched case-contro...