Monoresistance to RMP is rare; however, >90% of RMP-resistant isolates also exhibit resistance to isoniazid (INH). Therefore, the detection of RMP resistance may serve as a surrogate marker for MDR M. tuberculosis (9). read more
Others such as the TB culture test and the new Genexpert TB test can be used to diagnose TB and they can also test for some types of TB drug resistance. Diagnosing TB, and in particular diagnosing drug resistant TB, promptly and accurately, remains a significant challenge. read more