Evaluation of mycobacteria infection prevalence and optimization of the identification process in North Sardinia, Italy
Chen X, Sechi LA, Molicotti P
Microbiology spectrum · 2023-12
Abstract
Importance Mycobacterial infection is a major threat to public health worldwide. Accurate identification of infected species and drug resistance detection are critical factors in treatment. We focused on shortening the turn-around time of identifying mycobacteria species and antibiotic resistance tests.
MeSH terms
- Humans
- Mycobacterium
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Prevalence
- Italy
- Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous
- Nontuberculous Mycobacteria