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Accurate diagnosis of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is crucial for effective treatment and control. This review highlights laboratory methods for detecting resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), emphasizing integrated approaches for better patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health challenge, exacerbated by multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) and extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB).
  • Rapid and accurate diagnosis of drug resistance is essential for effective treatment, transmission prevention, and reducing mortality and healthcare costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of laboratory methods for detecting drug resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB).
  • To highlight the importance of integrating various diagnostic techniques to address complex resistance patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of laboratory methods for drug susceptibility testing (DST) in MTB.
  • Focus on phenotypic, molecular, and other DST techniques.
  • Analysis of common methods like BACTEC MGIT 960 and Xpert MTB/RIF.

Main Results:

  • A wide array of DST methods are in use globally.
  • BACTEC MGIT 960 is the most common phenotypic DST, while Xpert MTB/RIF is the most common molecular DST.
  • Many studies use outdated definitions of XDR-TB, not accounting for pre-XDR strains.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating phenotypic and molecular DST is vital for tackling new drug resistance, heteroresistance, mixed infections, and low-level resistance.
  • Current diagnostic strategies need alignment with the evolving landscape of TB resistance, including pre-XDR definitions.