Spoligotyping based genetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Ethiopia: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the types of strains and lineages of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) circulating in a country is of paramount importance for tuberculosis (TB) control program of that country. The main aim of this study was to review and compile the results of studies conducted on strains and lineages of M. tuberculosis in Ethiopia.

Methods

A systematic search and review of articles published on M. tuberculosis strains and lineages in Ethiopia were made. PubMed and Google Scholar databases were considered for the search while the keywords used were M. tuberculosis, molecular epidemiology, molecular typing spoligotyping and Ethiopia.

Result

Twenty-one studies were considered in this review and a total of 3071 M. tuberculosis isolates and 3067 strai

SUBMITTER: Tulu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5870191 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature