Prevalence and Molecular Characteristics Based on Whole Genome Sequencing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Resistant to Four Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs from Southern Xinjiang, China

Abstract

This study provides the first information on the prevalence and molecular characters of drug resistant <i>M. tuberculosis</i> in the southern region of Xinjiang, China, which will be helpful for choosing early detection methods for drug resistance (ig, molecular methods) and subsequently initiation of proper therapy of tuberculosis in this area.