Burden of potentially novel species of non tuberculosis mycobacteria in Iranian tuberculosis laboratories
Aims and objectives: Nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) infections are caused by mycobacteria that are found in water and soil. The chances of missing NTM species are higher in tuberculosis endemic countries like Iran, which are poorly equipped and overburdened with other diseases. The aim of this s...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Mycobacteriology |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijmyco.org/article.asp?issn=2212-5531;year=2015;volume=4;issue=5;spage=161;epage=161;aulast=Shahraki;type=0 |