Description:
This article discusses various
methods of diagnosis of mycobacterial infections. Rapid detection of
mycobacterical infection is crucial due to the increased emergence of
tuberculosis, appearance of multi-drug resistant strains of M. tuberculosis,
and high incidence of Mycobacterium avium complex disease in long-term AIDS
patients.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the various approaches to detecting the growth of
mycobacteria
- Describe the various methods of viewing mycobacterial
infection
- Reflect on the relationship between clinicians and lab
technicians in the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
Author(s):
Ricarte A. Gallarte, RMT(PBMT), RM(NRM), MT(AMT)
Reynald O. Padilla, RMT(PBMT)
Launched: 2002