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Ethambutol resistance testing by mutation detection.

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2006

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Rabia Johnson, A. Jordaan, L Pretorius, E Engelke, Gian van der Spuy, C Kewley, M Bosman, Paul D. van Helden, Robin M. Warren, T. C. Victor
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Abstract

Implementation of more accurate diagnosis of EMB resistance may enhance patient management in South Africa, as standardised treatment of MDR-TB with second-line drugs is currently dependent on the outcome of the EMB resistance test.