Tuberculosis due to Resistant Haarlem Strain, Tunisia
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چکیده
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.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005