*[1]Danjuma, I., [2]Timan, T. E., 1Daikwo, M. A., and 1Anunobi, O. O.
1Department of Biochemistry, Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
2Zankli Research Center, Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
*Correspondence to: idanjuma4real@gmail.com; +2348063471293
Abstract:
Background: Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, constitutes a predominant infectious disease with high mortality on a global scale, especially in Nigeria. The emergence of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) TB poses a significant challenge to the control of this disease, underscoring the necessity for the identification of underlying genetic mutations to facilitate informed treatment decisions and mitigate transmission. Continue reading “Genomic characterization of an extensively drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis clinical isolate”