Possible Outbreak of Streptomycin-Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis Beijing in Benin

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.

Keywords

• Outbreak
• Beijing strain
• Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• tuberculosis and other mycobacteria
• bacteria
• Benin