Surgical site infections by atypical mycobacteria: prevalence and species characterization using MALDI-TOF and molecular LCD chip array.

Maha A GadSahar M KhairatAmira M A SalamaOmnia A Abd ElmoezNoha S Soliman

Published in: Infection (2022)

The prevalence of NTM among SSI was found to be low, yet have to be considered in the diagnosis of mycobacteria. Employing advanced technologies in diagnosis is recommended to guide for appropriate treatment.

Keyphrases

mass spectrometry
risk factors
high throughput
ms ms
high resolution
surgical site infection
circulating tumor cells