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Mycobacterial Testing Trends, United States, 2009-2015

Authors :
Dean, Samantha G.
Ricotta, Emily E.
Fintzi, Jonathan
Lai, Yi Ling
Kadri, Sameer S.
Olivier, Kenneth N.
Zelazny, Adrian
Prevots, D. Rebecca
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. September 2020, Vol. 26 Issue 9, p2243, 4 p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are opportunistic environmental pathogens that can cause chronic lung disease (2,2). NTM are identified through laboratory testing for acid-fast bacilli, which test for all mycobacteria, including Mycobacterium [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
26
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.636551474
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2609.200749