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The duration of culture positivity in smear positive and negative cases
| Culture positivity duration (days) | LJ positivity duration | MGIT Positivity duration |
|---|---|---|
| Smear positive cases | 30.88 | 11.95 |
| Smear negative cases | 25.3 | 14.6 |
LJ: Lowenstein-Jensen; MGIT: mycobacterium growth indicator tube
