Abstract:Elimination of tuberculosis remains a public health menace, due to multidrug resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, that are resistant to the first-line anti-tubercular drugs. Consequently, detection of resistant strains depends on early diagnosis. Intervention of molecular techniques is essential to reduce mortality and morbidity rates. This study aimed to detect katG and inhA gene mutations among rifampicin resistant strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Kebbi State. A cross-sectional study was c… Show more
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