Development of a multiplex droplet digital PCR method for detection and monitoring of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and drug-resistant tuberculosis

• Main Authors: Yu Jeong Choi (Author), Yoonjung Kim (Author), Hye Jung Park (Author), Dokyun Kim (Author), Hyukmin Lee (Author), Young Ah Kim (Author), Kyung-A Lee (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The prevalence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) among Korean tuberculosis patients is about 4.1%, which is higher than the OECD average of 2.6%. Inadequate drug use and poor patient compliance increase MDR-TB prevalence through selective pressure. Therefore, prompt de...