Genetic diversity, transmission dynamics, and drug resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Luanda, Angola

Conclusion This first cross-sectional study conducted in Luanda, Angola, provides a framework for future studies and programmatic management of TB in Angola. We provide sufficient evidence for cluster-based transmission with a high predominance of LAM strains, with differential geographic dispersion. The moderate rate of MDR-TB found in this sample has major public health implications and highlights the need for further studies specifically focused on MDR-TB transmission.
Source: International Journal of Mycobacteriology - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research