Rifampicin resistance patterns and dynamics of tuberculosis and drug-resistant tuberculosis in Enugu, South Eastern Nigeria
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a public health problem globally. The burden is further exacerbated in developing countries like Nigeria, by poor diagnosis, management and treatment, as well as rapid emergence of drug-resistant TB. This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence...
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| Main Authors: | Kenneth Okonkwo Ugwu, Ifeanyi Sunday Onah, Godwin Christopher Mbah, Ifeoma Maureen Ezeonu |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
2020-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Infection in Developing Countries |
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| Online Access: | https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/12736 |
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