Whole-genome sequencing-based genetic diversity, transmission dynamics, and drug-resistant mutations in Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolated from extrapulmonary tuberculosis patients in western Ethiopia

• Main Authors: Basha Chekesa (Author), Harinder Singh (Author), Norberto Gonzalez-Juarbe (Author), Sanjay Vashee (Author), Rosana Wiscovitch-Russo (Author), Christopher L. Dupont (Author), Musse Girma (Author), Oudessa Kerro (Author), Balako Gumi (Author), Gobena Ameni (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundExtrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) refers to a form of Tuberculosis (TB) where the infection occurs outside the lungs. Despite EPTB being a devastating disease of public health concern, it is frequently overlooked as a public health problem. This study aimed to investigate genetic diversit...