Fig. 1.
Workflow of the study samples. NaLC-NaOH, N-acetyl-L-cysteine-sodium hydroxide; L-J, Lowenstein-Jensen medium; MGIT, mycobacterial growth indicator tube; ICT, immunochromatography test. All positive cultures confirmed by ICT.
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