Table 1 Non-tuberculous mycobacterial isolates (n = 95) obtained from gastric lavage or induced sputum specimens in children investigated for pulmonary tuberculosis
Isolates of non-tuberculous mycobacteria | No. | % |
|---|---|---|
Identifiable NTM | n = 63 | 66.3 |
M. fortuitum | n = 40 | 63.5 |
M. szulgai | n = 9 | 14.3 |
M. gordonae | n = 6 | 9.5 |
M. intracellulare | n = 3 | 4.8 |
M. scrofulaceum | n = 2 | 3.2 |
M. lentiflavum | n = 2 | 3.2 |
M. peregrinum | n = 1 | 1.6 |
Non-identifiable NTM | n = 32 | 33.7 |