Abstract
In this study, using the Hain GenoType MTBDRsl assays (versions 1 and 2), we found that some nonsynonymous and synonymous mutations in gyrA in Mycobacterium tuberculosis result in systematic false-resistance results to fluoroquinolones by preventing the binding of wild-type probes. Moreover, such mutations can prevent the binding of mutant probes designed for the identification of specific resistance mutations. Although these mutations are likely rare globally, they occur in approximately 7% of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis strains in some settings.
Original language | English |
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Article number | UNSP e02169-16 |
Journal | Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 4 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISSN | 0066-4804 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Hain GenoType MTBDRsl
- fluoroquinolones
- LINE PROBE ASSAY
- DRUG-RESISTANCE
- ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANCE
- XDR TUBERCULOSIS
- CLINICAL-SAMPLES
- COMPLEX STRAINS
- VERSION V2.0
- PERFORMANCE
- SUSCEPTIBILITY
- 2ND-LINE