Characterization of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex Strains: A Multicenter Retrospective Greek Study

Even though tuberculosis incidence has steadily decreased during the last three decades, worldwide, there is a great disparity among different areas. Countries of the African and South-East Asia Regions record the highest rates, whereas, countries of the European and American Regions exhibit the lowest (254 and 240 vs 32 and 27 cases per 100000 habitants, respectively) [1].