Background Hospital environment is of crucial importance in cross-transmission of
opportunistic pathogens to the patients. Nontuberculous mycobacteria have the remarkable
capability to withstand the adverse condition of hospital environments and pose a potential
threat to the health of patients. The current study aimed to assess the frequency and diversity
of mycobacteria in hospital water of a developing country using a combination of
conventional and molecular methods. Methods A total of 148 hospital water samples …