Quantification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium avium complex in human immunodeficiency virus-infected individuals with and without tuberculosis

Conclusion: Clinical symptoms alone cannot act as basis for suspecting TB in HIV patients. Mycobacterial cultures should be used as diagnostic aids and preferably both the mediums have to be used.

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - August 19, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yashovardhan Naishadham Vijay Kumar Jogishetty Venkat Baghirath Pacha Sudheer B Balla B Hari Vinay Parameshwar Naishadham Source Type: research