December 4, 2025PLOS Global Public HealthOpen Access

Prevalence of rifampicin resistance in pulmonary tuberculosis: A laboratory-based study

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Prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis was observed at 9.1% among 2,225 presumptive cases at a facility in Ghana.
Statistical analyses indicated a higher prevalence in males (12.4%) compared to females (5.7%).
Retrospective analysis of laboratory data from Ho Teaching Hospital identified Mycobacterium tuberculosis using GeneXpert assay.
Low rifampicin resistance (1.8%) highlights the need for enhanced surveillance in low- and middle-income countries.

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Laboratory-based analysis shows 9.1% prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in low-income settings, suggesting urgent surveillance improvements.

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Laboratory-based analysis shows 9.1% prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in low-income settings, suggesting urgent surveillance improvements.