title: Advances in the laboratory diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
abstract: Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), the agent of human tuberculosis remains a leading cause of mortality globally. Its resurgence during the last two decades is a reflection of its opportunistic relationship with HIV. The challenges associated with the disease are enormous and often debilitating. The role of clinical and research laboratories is central and significant in this regard as prompt and adequate diagnosis are key factors in the management and control of the disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Microbiology University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria. aniaek@yahoo.com
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Ani
mesh_terms: D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D009169:Mycobacterium tuberculosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics
chemical_list: D000995:Antitubercular Agents