Table 2.
Association between microscopic findings and species of mycobacteria isolated.
Number of Samples | % | Microscopic Changes | NTM Isolates |
---|---|---|---|
6 | 28.6 | Granulomas | M. scrofulaceum, M. triviale, M. terrae, M. szulgai. |
7 | 33.3 | Pyogranulomas | M. szulgai, M. kansasii, M. phlei, M. scrofulaceum. |
7 | 33.3 | Without changes | M. szulgai, M. phlei, M. chelonae, M. fortuitum, M. scrofulaceum. |
1 | 4.8 | Unknown | M. kansasii. |