Molecular typing and drug sensitivity profiles of M. Tuberculosis isolated from refugees residing in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Refugees in developing countries have poor access to Tuberculosis (TB) care and control services. The understanding of genetic diversity and drug sensitivity patterns of M. tuberculosis (MTB) is important for the TB control program. However, there is no evidence that shows the drug sensitivity profiles and genetic diversity of MTB circulating among refugees residing in Ethiopia. This study aimed to investigate the genetic diversity of MTB strains and lineages, and to identify the drug sensitivity profiles of MTB isolated from refugees residing in Ethiopia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 68 MTB positive cases isolated from presumptive TB refugees from February to August 2021. Data and samples were collected in the refugee camp clinics an

SUBMITTER: Meaza A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10127110 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature