Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex bacteremia among HIV and non-HIV patients in a Mexican tertiary care center

ConclusionsFew studies have reported on the characteristics associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex bacteremia, especially among HIV-negative patients. Out of 145 TB-infected patients with blood culture results available, 21 turned out positive. Anemia, hypoalbuminemia, and a BMI < 18 kg/m2 were associated with mycobacteremia.
Source: The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research