Methods of phenotypic identification of non-tuberculous mycobacteria
Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are composed of mycobacterial species other than the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Initially thought to be mere contaminants when isolated from clinical specimens, literature is increasing by the day showing NTM as proven pathogens. Due to the difference in a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-11-01
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Series: | Practical Laboratory Medicine |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352551717300823 |