*1,[1]Eliya, T. T., 1,2Ajide, B. A., 1Bassey, E., 1,2Ishaku, P., 1,5Adeyanju, B. D., 1Jonathan, K, and 1,[2],[3]John, B.
1Zankli Research Centre, Bingham University Karu, Km 26 Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Karu, Nigeria
2Biological Sciences Department, Bingham University Karu, Km 26 Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Karu, Nigeria
3Clinical Sciences, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, United Kingdom
4Community Medicine, Bingham University Karu, Km 26 Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Karu, Nigeria
[4]Institute of Human Virology, Plot 62 Emeritus Zone, Abuja, Nigeria
*Correspondence to: iliya.taryuta@binghamuni.edu.ng; +2347034229746
Abstract:
Background: Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) poses a great threat to the TB control programs worldwide. Early detection of rifampicin (RIF) and isoniazid (INH)-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) is essential for effective treatment and control of MDR-TB. This study evaluated the performance of GenoType MTBDRplus Line Probe Assay (LPA) with the solid culture method for early diagnosis of MDR-TB. Continue reading “Comparative evaluation of GenoType MTBDRplus line probe assay and solid culture for detection of drug-resistant tuberculosis in northcentral Nigeria”