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VisionArray MYCO Chip – Fast and Reliable Genotyping

The genus Mycobacterium comprises more than 140 species, which, for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment, has been grouped into three categories: M. tuberculosis complex (MTC), M. leprae, and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). In the WHO European region, approximately 300,000 tuberculosis cases have been notified in 2016. The majority of the Mycobacterium species belongs to the NTM group and many of these bacteria cause life-threatening infections in humans. Pulmonary manifestations account for 80-90% of all NTM-associated diseases and the differentiation between tuberculosis pathogens and NTM is essential for diagnosis and treatment. No standard treatment of NTMs exists. Therefore, a clear distinction between the present species is of highest importance.