Abstract:BackgroundThe main objective of this study was to characterise supposed non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) found in previously treated tuberculosis (TB) cases to inform policy on inclusion of NTM diagnosis and management as a differential in TB care. In addition, the objective was to test the sensitivity or otherwise of the identification algorithm used in Ghana to declare an isolate an NTM.MethodsThirty-one supposed NTM isolates from previously treated TB patients were collected. The NTM identification was ba… Show more
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