Molecular tests for rapid detection of rifampicin and isoniazid resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Hong Kong Med J. 2015 Jun:21 Suppl 4:4-7.

Authors

P L Ho¹, W C Yam¹, C C Leung², W W Yew³, T Y W Mok⁴, K S Chan⁵, C M Tam²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Microbiology, University of Hong Kong.
² TB and Chest Service, Department of Health.
³ TB and Chest Unit, Grantham Hospital.
⁴ Respiratory Medical Department, Kowloon Hospital.
⁵ Haven of Hope Hospital.

PMID: 26157093

No abstract available

Publication types

Multicenter Study

MeSH terms

Adult
Aged
Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use*
Female
Humans
Isoniazid / therapeutic use*
Male
Microbial Sensitivity Tests
Middle Aged
Mutation
Mycobacterium tuberculosis / drug effects
Mycobacterium tuberculosis / genetics
Mycobacterium tuberculosis / isolation & purification*
Prospective Studies
Rifampin / therapeutic use*
Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant / drug therapy
Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant / microbiology*

Substances

Antitubercular Agents
Isoniazid
Rifampin