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Possible outbreak of streptomycin-resistant **Mycobacterium tuberculosis** Beijing in Benin
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Abstract
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| Using geographic information system and molecular tools, we characterized a possible outbreak of tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis Beijing strain in 17 patients in Cotonou, Benin, during July 2005October 2006. Most patients lived or worked in the same area and frequented the same local drinking bar. The isolates were streptomycin resistant. |
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Language
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English
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Emerging infectious diseases / National Center for Infectious Diseases. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. - Atlanta, Ga
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Publication
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Atlanta, Ga
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2009
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1080-6040
1080-6059
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DOI
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10.3201/EID1507.080697
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15
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(2009)
, p. 1123-1125
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ISI
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000267726100024
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