Frequency of mycobacterium species in different water sources of hospitals incubated at 37 °C
| Water sources . | Number of samples . | Number of positive samples . | NTM species (based on analysis) . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen manometer (humidifying cup) | 66 | 38 | M. lentiflavum (34), M. gordonae (4) |
| Tap water | 51 | 26 | M. lentiflavum (20), M. gordonae (4), M. paragordonae (2) |
| Dialysis devices | 69 | 6 | M. lentiflavum (4), M. gordonae (2) |
| Water distillation unit | 5 | 1 | M. lentiflavum (1) |
| Nebulizers | 13 | 5 | M. lentiflavum (5) |
| Humidifier | 4 | 4 | M. lentiflavum (3), M. gordonae (1) |
| Shower heads | 6 | 2 | M. lentiflavum (2) |
| Drinking fountain | 2 | 2 | M. lentiflavum (2) |
| Dental units | 1 | 1 | M. lentiflavum (1) |
| Neonatal incubator | 1 | 0 |
| Water sources . | Number of samples . | Number of positive samples . | NTM species (based on analysis) . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen manometer (humidifying cup) | 66 | 38 | M. lentiflavum (34), M. gordonae (4) |
| Tap water | 51 | 26 | M. lentiflavum (20), M. gordonae (4), M. paragordonae (2) |
| Dialysis devices | 69 | 6 | M. lentiflavum (4), M. gordonae (2) |
| Water distillation unit | 5 | 1 | M. lentiflavum (1) |
| Nebulizers | 13 | 5 | M. lentiflavum (5) |
| Humidifier | 4 | 4 | M. lentiflavum (3), M. gordonae (1) |
| Shower heads | 6 | 2 | M. lentiflavum (2) |
| Drinking fountain | 2 | 2 | M. lentiflavum (2) |
| Dental units | 1 | 1 | M. lentiflavum (1) |
| Neonatal incubator | 1 | 0 |