Autor: |
Mardassi, Helmi, Namouchi, Amine, Haltiti, Raja, Zarrouk, Mourad, Mhenni, Besma, Karboul, Anis, Khabouchi, Neila, Van Pittius, Nico C. Gey, Streicher, Elizabeth M., Rauzier, Jean, Gicquel, Brigitte, Dellagi, Koussay |
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Zdroj: |
Emerging Infectious Diseases; Jun2005, Vol. 11 Issue 6, p957-961, 5p, 2 Charts, 2 Graphs |
Abstrakt: |
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis was diagnosed in 21 HIV-negative, nonhospitalized male patients residing in northern Tunisia. A detailed investigation showed accelerated transmission of a Mycobacterium tuberculosis clone of the Haarlem type in 90% of all patients. This finding highlights the epidemic potential of this prevalent genotype. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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