Identification of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in Patients with Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis in Quezon City, Philippines, Using Multiplex PCR
One-step mPCR was able to identify isolates as MTB or NTM coinciding with the initial screening using MPT64 TB antigen test. Multiplex PCR has given a more specific identification to the species level. The use of mPCR in identifying MTB and clinically significant NTM's is suitable for the adequate treatment of mycobacterial infection.
Authors
- Marohren C. Tobias-Altura
- Sharon Y. A. M. Villanueva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6958-4110)
- M. Cabanatan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6301-1514)
- Alice Alma C Bungay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8670-3350)
- Maria Margarita M Lota
- Dario D Defensor
Institutions
- Lung Center of the Philippines (PH)
- University of the Philippines Manila (PH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Medica Philippina
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v59i4.9049
- Primary Topic
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of the Philippines
- National Institutes of Health