Tuberculosis due to Resistant Haarlem Strain, Tunisia

Mardassi, Helmi; Namouchi, Amine; Haltiti, Raja; Zarrouk, Mourad; Mhenni, Besma; Karboul, Anis; Khabouchi, Neila; Gey van Pittius, Nico C.; Streicher, Elizabeth M.; Rauzier, Jean; Gicquel, Brigitte; Dellagi, Koussay

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Tuberculosis due to Resistant Haarlem Strain, Tunisia

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Jun 2005
By Mardassi, Helmi ; Namouchi, Amine ; Haltiti, Raja

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Emerg Infect Dis
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Mardassi, Helmi ; Namouchi, Amine ; Haltiti, Raja ; Zarrouk, Mourad ; Mhenni, Besma ; Karboul, Anis ; Khabouchi, Neila ; Gey van Pittius, Nico C. ; Streicher, Elizabeth M. ; Rauzier, Jean ; Gicquel, Brigitte ; Dellagi, Koussay
Description:

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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Emerg Infect Dis. 11(6):957-961.
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Journal Article
Place as Subject:

Tunisia
Location:

Africa
Volume:

11
Issue:

6
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
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