Biobank for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis research: importance of sequential samples
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Yoohyun Hwang1, Jiyeon Kim1, Seungkyu Park1
1Clinical Research Center, Masan National Tuberculosis Hospital, 215 Gapo-ro, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do 51755, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
Since 2013, Masan National Tuberculosis Hospital has collected standardized specimens from its tuberculosis patients, which include a large number of multidrug-resistant strains. The repository collects matched participants and their bacilli samples, compiling sequential samples from the beginning of treatment. The repository aims to provide resources for in-depth international research.
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