Publications by authors named "Tanya Jane Kerr"
Targeted deep sequencing of mycobacteria species from extrapulmonary sites not identified by routine line probe assays: A retrospective laboratory analysis of stored clinical cultures.
Christoffel Opperman Janré Steyn Megan Ceris Matthews Sarishna Singh Yonas Ghebrekristos Tanya Jane Kerr
IJID Reg
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections from various extrapulmonary sites, focusing on identifying unknown species through modern sequencing techniques.
- Analyzed 28 cultures from different patients, finding that 68% had mixed mycobacterial infections, with some samples also testing positive for the mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC), despite prior negative results.
- The research emphasizes the effectiveness of next-generation sequencing in detecting NTM co-infections and suggests its integration into mycobacterial testing to improve diagnosis and treatment strategies.
Multi-host pathogens are challenging to control and are responsible for some of the most important diseases of humans, livestock, and wildlife. spp. are some of the most common multi-host pathogens and represent an important cause of zoonotic infections and livestock productivity loss in the developing world, where contact with wildlife species is common.
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