Results of a national survey on drug resistance among pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Rwanda

Principal investigator: Umubyeyi Aline
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Investigators

G. Vandebriel, M. Gasana, P. Basinga, J. P. Zawadi, J. Gatabazi, P. Pauwels, F. Nzabintwali, L. Nyiramasarabwe,K. Fissette, L. Rigouts, M. J. Struelens,F. Portaels†

Study information

  • Research Area: Tuberculosis
  • Research type: National Survey
  • Start date: Jan 11, 2011
  • End date: Jan 11, 2012

Study aim of the objectives

The aim of the study was to report on the prevalence and patterns of ?rst-line anti tuberculosis drug resistance among Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from new (primary resistance) and previously treated cases (acquired resistance).

Study setting/Area (Location)

Rwanda

Implementing institution

Rwanda Ministry of Health, , Rwanda Ministry of Health Kigali, National University of Rwanda, World Health Organization Kigali Rwanda, Erasme Hospital, Brussels, Belgium

Department/Division

National Reference Laboratory

Impact on Policy

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