Table 3.: Types of Mycobacteria Identified By PCR (N=126) and Culture (N=95)

Species PCR Positive Culture Positive
M. tuberculosis 102(80.95%) 72(75.78%)
M. bovis 02(1.6%) 03(3.16%)
MOTT 18(14.28%) 06(6.32)
Unidentified 04(3.1%) 14(14.74)
Total 126 (100%) 95 (100 %)