Co-Infection of NTM in Patients With Smear Positive Pulmonary TB

Seoul National University Hospital200 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study is to elucidate the prevalence of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) co-infection in patients with smear positive pulmonary TB. To detect the NTM co-infection, we will perform duplex PCR targeted for mycobacterial hsp 65 gene using sputa. In addition, the clinical significance of this co-infection will be evaluated.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Tuberculosis, Pulmonary

Eligibility

Sex: ALL

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * New patients with pulmonary TB * Sputum AFB smear-positivity Exclusion Criteria: * Non-applicable

Locations (1)

Seoul National University Hospital

Seoul, South Korea

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