Identification of Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Species by Polymerase Chain Reaction - Restriction Enzyme Analysis (PCR-REA) of rpoB gene in Clinical Isolates.

PCR-REA of the rpoB gene proves to be a simple, rapid, and more discriminative tool for NTM species identification compared to conventional methods. This technique could significantly improve the diagnosis and management of emerging NTM infections in clinical settings.