Diagnostic performance of the FluoroType MTBDR assay for rifampicin and isoniazid resistance in routine laboratory setting
FluoroType MTBDR offers a reliable, rapid alternative for detecting DR-TB, with the potential to improve timely diagnosis and treatment.Contribution: This study highlights the FluoroType MTBDR assay as a valuable diagnostic tool for routine use, contributing to improved TB control strategies, especially in resource-limited, high-burden settings, consistent with the journal's scope.
Authors
- Kabelo Gabriel Kaapu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5351-7834)
- Ivy Rukasha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8345-4535)
- Molebogeng R. Lekalakala-Mokaba
Institutions
- University of Limpopo (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
- Published
- 2026-01-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v18i1.5034
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00