2015
DOI: 10.4172/2161-0703.s3-001
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Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Using Genotype MTBDRplus Assay in Three Local Government Primary Health Centres of Osun State, Nigeria- a Pilot Study

Abstract: Study background: Tuberculosis including multi-drug resistant form is not adequately diagnosed in spite of the fact that it constitutes a major public health challenge. This study was carried out to obtain data on laboratory diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis at the three local government areas in Osun state, Nigeria.Methods: Six month pilot study was carried out at Iwo, Irewole and Ede North LGAs, all located in Osun state, Nigeria. Socio-demographic and clinical information of the subjects were obtained usi… Show more

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“…Drug susceptibility of the isolates to Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Ethambuthol and Streptomycin was done by Proportion method (Kehinde, 2012). The recommended critical concentrations for the drugs were 4µg/ml for SM, 0.2µg/ml for INH, 40µg/ml for RIF and 2µg/ml for EMB respectively.…”
Section: Sputum Sample Processingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Drug susceptibility of the isolates to Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Ethambuthol and Streptomycin was done by Proportion method (Kehinde, 2012). The recommended critical concentrations for the drugs were 4µg/ml for SM, 0.2µg/ml for INH, 40µg/ml for RIF and 2µg/ml for EMB respectively.…”
Section: Sputum Sample Processingmentioning
confidence: 99%