Rapid and accurate identification and differentiation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacteria using PCR kits available in a high-burden setting

• Main Authors: Bernardo Castro-Rodriguez (Author), Greta Franco-Sotomayor (Author), Ángel Sebastián Rodriguez-Pazmiño (Author), Greta Esther Cardenas-Franco (Author), Solón Alberto Orlando (Author), Javier Hermoso de Mendoza (Author), Henry Parra-Vera (Author), Miguel Ángel García-Bereguiain (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Infections caused by mycobacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) and non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), are a major public health issue worldwide. An accurate diagnosis of mycobacterial species is a challenge for surveillance and treatment, particularly in high-burden settings...