Identification of mycobacteria by conventional methods.
Clin Lab Med
; 16(3): 569-601, 1996 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-8866181
ABSTRACT
The methodology and use of the conventional tests employed in the identification of the currently recognized human mycobacterial pathogens are reviewed. The common disease presentations of each species are briefly noted. Tabular summaries of the phenotypic characteristics of these organisms have also been provided. It should be re-emphasized that the use of conventional methods, unlike the rapid methods now available, is not recommended for the initial identification of the M. tuberculosis complex. We also urge caution in the identification of unfamiliar or atypical isolates. It is to be expected that additional species of human mycobacterial pathogens will be characterized in the future; many of these may be represented by isolates that differ phenotypically little, if at all, from species currently recognized.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Mycobacterium
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
/
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Lab Med
Año:
1996
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos