Document Type
Article
Department
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Abstract
Objective: To study MDR-TB isolates and to identify primary and secondary resistance at microbiology laboratory Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Methods: All samples positive for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) received during January - September 2004 were reviewed for drug resistance pattern as well as for history of previous antituberculous drugs exposure.
Results: Out of 216 Mycobacterium tuberculosis cultures, 138 (64%) showed resistance to one or more agents. Multi drug resistance (MDR) was observed in 102 (47%) isolates. Of 138 drug resistant isolates; primary resistance to any one or more agent was noted in 31(39%) and secondary (acquired) resistance in 107 (79%) isolates. On analysis of the 102 MDR-TB strains 8 (10%) showed primary resistance while 94 (69%) showed secondary resistance.
CONCLUSION: In this group MDR-TB was mainly associated with previous anti-tuberculous treatment. However, primary MDR was also observed and reflects dissemination of MDR cases within the community.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Journal of Pakistan Medical Association
Recommended Citation
Irfan, S.,
Hassan, Q.,
Hasan, R.
(2006). Assessment of resistance in multi drug resistant tuberculosis patients. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, 56(9), 397-400.
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