[Characterization of tuberculosis agent in different regions of Russia and its significance in assessment of the epidemiological situation].

The authors analyze M. tuberculosis viability in terms of growth speed and intensity, drug sensitivity; compare bacteriological data with epidemiological (morbidity, primary bacillarity in respiratory tuberculosis, bacillary focus in populations, population with fibrocavernous tuberculosis); range epidemiological and bacteriological indices; determine integral indices of epidemiological and bacteriological situation; calculate Spirman's rate. It is thought possible to use the above bacteriological indices in analysis of epidemiological situation concerning tuberculosis.