Comparison of genotype MTBDRplus testing kit with conventional method for drug susceptibility testing of isoniazid and rifampicin in tuberculosis patients

ABSTRACT

Background: Prompt and accurate diagnosis of multi drug resistant tuberculosis is essential to avoid unnecessary delay in treatment. The conventional methods for testing drug susceptibility requires 4-6 weeks for isolation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and another 4-5 weeks for testing susceptibility thus delaying the diagnosis and treatment