Prevalence of rifampicin resistance in pulmonary tuberculosis: A laboratory-based study.

ABSTRACT: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global public health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The emergence of rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis further complicates control efforts. Despite national efforts, there are limited data on the prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and their rifampicin resistance in Ghana, especially at the facility level. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance among presumptive tuberculosis cases at the Ho Teaching Hospital over a three-year period. The study used a retrospective design and collected secondary data from the Microbiology Laboratory Unit of Ho Teaching Hospital between 2022 and 2024. Data on patient demographics, Mycobacterium tuberculosis detection, and r

SUBMITTER: Bedzina I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12668556 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature