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Evaluation of A PCR-Based Universal Heteroduplex Generator Assay As A Tool for Rapid Detection of Multidrug-Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Peru

  • Holger Mayta
  • , Robert H. Gilman
  • , Fanny Arenas
  • , Teresa Valencia
  • , Luz Caviedes
  • , Sonia H. Montenegro
  • , Eduardo Ticona
  • , Jaime Ortiz
  • , Rosa Chumpitaz
  • , Carlton A. Evans
  • , Diana L. Williams
  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
  • Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
  • Asociación Benéfica PRISMA
  • Ochsner Medical Foundation
  • Hospital Nacional Dos de Mayo
  • Hospital María Auxiliadora
  • Imperial College London
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Abstract

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis is an increasing health problem worldwide, especially in developing countries. The PCR-UHG-Rif assay, which detects mutations within the rpoB gene associated with rifampin resistance, was evaluated for its ability and reliability to detect and identify drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a developing country where tuberculosis is highly endemic.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5774-5777
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Clinical Microbiology
Volume41
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2003

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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