An early and trustable indicator suggestive of non-tuberculosis mycobacteria isolation in a high Tuberculosis burden setting

Distinguishing between non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung infections and pulmonary tuberculosis becomes challenging due to their similar clinical manifestations and radiological images. Consequently, instances of delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis are highly frequent. A feasible and reliable indicator of the existence of NTM in the early stages of the disease would help to solve this dilemma.
Source: Journal of Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research