Evaluation of a molecular assay for detection of rifampin and isoniazid resistant mycobacterium tuberculosis in strains and clinical samples

A. Lacoma, N. García-Sierra, J. Ruiz-Manzano, C. Prat, L. Haba, L. Fuenzalida, J. Maldonado, J. Domínguez (Badalona, Madrid, Barcelona, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Genetics, immunology and microbiology of tuberculosis
Session: Genetics, immunology and microbiology of tuberculosis
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 4531
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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A. Lacoma, N. García-Sierra, J. Ruiz-Manzano, C. Prat, L. Haba, L. Fuenzalida, J. Maldonado, J. Domínguez (Badalona, Madrid, Barcelona, Spain). Evaluation of a molecular assay for detection of rifampin and isoniazid resistant mycobacterium tuberculosis in strains and clinical samples. Eur Respir J 2008; 32: Suppl. 52, 4531

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Paul Kelly - 07.10.2008 10:34
P Kelly
Particularly for isoniazid the concordance between the two techniques leaves the possibilty for error which might lead to problems with priscription of anti TB drugs and possibly developement of further resistance.
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