Possible outbreak of streptomycin-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis Beijing in Benin

Dissou Affolabi, Frank Faïhun, N'Dira Sanoussi, Gladys Anyo, Isdore Chola Shamputa, Leen Rigouts, Luc Kestens, Séverin Anagonou, Françoise Portaels, Dissou Affolabi, Frank Faïhun, N'Dira Sanoussi, Gladys Anyo, Isdore Chola Shamputa, Leen Rigouts, Luc Kestens, Séverin Anagonou, Françoise Portaels

Abstract

Using geographic information system and molecular tools, we characterized a possible outbreak of tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis Beijing strain in 17 patients in Cotonou, Benin, during July 2005-October 2006. Most patients lived or worked in the same area and frequented the same local drinking bar. The isolates were streptomycin resistant.

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Maps showing residences and workplaces of Mycobacterium tuberculosis patients in Xwlacodji, Cotonou, Benin, 2005–2006.

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