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This study analyzed the genetic diversity of 125 Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from a rural community in the Philippines. The key findings were: 1. The predominant genotype was EAI2_Manila, found in 96.8% of isolates. Other genotypes identified included Beijing, EAI5, and LAM2. 2. Genotype was statistically associated with sex and polyresistance to rifampicin and streptomycin. 3. The clustering rate, used as an index for recent transmission, was 26.4%. Clustered isolates were associated with youn

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David Lomentigar

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