Clinical Evaluation of a Line-Probe Assay for Tuberculosis Detection and Drug-Resistance Prediction in Namibia
Gunar Günther, Elmar Saathoff, Andrea Rachow, Hilya Ekandjo, Azaria Diergaardt, N. Marais, Christoph Lange, Emmanuel Nepolo
Microbiology Spectrum · 2022-06
Abstract
Mycobacterium tuberculosis ( Mtb ) drug-resistance detection is crucial for successful control of tuberculosis. Line-probe assays (LPA) are frequently used to detect resistance to rifampin, isoniazid, fluoroquinolones (FQs), and second-line injectables (SLIs).
MeSH terms
- Tuberculosis
- Drug resistance
- Drug resistant tuberculosis
- Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis
- Medicine
- Geography