Drug resistance-conferring mutations in Mycobacterium-tuberculosis isolated from retreated patients in Hanoi, Vietnam

Conclusions: In Hanoi city, drug resistance-conferring mutations are prevailing differently depending on MTB lineages and treatment history. Confirmation of sterilizing cure is important for better TB control.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Thi Le Hang, N., Hijikata, M., Maeda, S., Huu Thuong, P., Van Huan, H., Phuong Hoang, N., Matsushita, I., Keicho, N. Tags: Tuberculosis Source Type: research