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The distribution of non-tuberculosis mycobacteria samples according to the patients’ sex and type of samples (n = 77)
| EP NTM* | Female | Male | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| lymph node | 12 | 27 | 39 |
| urine | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| skin lesion aspiration | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| pleural fluid | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| bone biopsy | 1 | 1 | 2 |
EP NTM*: extrapulmonary non-tuberculous mycobacteria
