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Sourav PanSeptember 4, 2024

What is ‘non-tuberculous’ mycobacteria? Give an example.

What is ‘non-tuberculous’ mycobacteria? Give an example.

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanSeptember 4, 2024

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Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are mycobacteria species that do not cause tuberculosis. Example: Mycobacterium avium complex.

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