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Abstract Background There are currently approximately 200 recognized species of mycobacteria. Although some species are strictly environmental organisms, several are significant human pathogens, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis . M. tuberculosis is responsible for nearly 1.5 million deaths each year, and nontuberculous…
Key Points The Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex is of public health importance because it is transmitted from person to person. The Mantoux skin test and interferon-γ release assays are useful for identifying persons with latent M. tuberculosis infection. For optimal detection…