Multiple infected lung bullae associated with Mycobacterium intracellulare in a Japanese man
Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC)‐infected lung bulla was a rare type of pulmonary non‐tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection. A 29‐year‐old man with a history of tetralogy of Fallot was admitted to our hospital because of a high fever and left chest ...
Tatsuya Kodama +2 more
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Immune response & modulation of immune response induced in the guineapigs by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) & M. fortuitum complex isolates from different sources in the south Indian BCG trial area [PDF]
A total of 139 guineapigs were used to study the immune response and its modulation induced by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) and M. fortuitum complex strains obtained from different sources in the south Indian BCG trial area.
Herbert, D +4 more
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Comparative in-vitro activity of fleroxacin and other 6-fluoroquinolones against mycobacteria [PDF]
The susceptibility of 11 clinical isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, 3 M. kansasii,3 M. xenopi, 2 M.scrofulaceum, 2 M. marinum, 2 M. malmoense to fleroxacin,ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, rifampicin, isoniazid, ethambutol, and streptomycin was ...
Hohl, Peter +2 more
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Diffuse small bowel thickening in aids patient - a case report [PDF]
Background: Diarrhea is common in HIV/AIDS patients, caused by both classic enteric pathogens and different opportunistic agents. Infection with these different pathogens may lead to similar radiological findings, thus causing diagnostic confusion.
Rohit Singla +2 more
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A 12 year old boy presented with chronic left hip pain unresponsive to antibiotics. Laboratory tests showed raised white blood cells and C‐reactive protein. MRI hips showed left hip synovitis. Synovial biopsy showed infection with Mycobacterium brisbanense.
Soon Yap Lee +4 more
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Metabolite analysis of Mycobacterium species under aerobic and hypoxic conditions reveals common metabolic traits [PDF]
A metabolite profiling approach has been implemented to elucidate metabolic adaptation at set culture conditions in five Mycobacterium species with the potential to act as model organisms for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb).
Crellin +10 more
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CRISPR‐driven diagnostics: Molecular mechanisms, clinical efficacy and translational challenges
The CRISPR/Cas system has emerged as a transformative tool in the field of molecular diagnosis, offering unprecedented sensitivity, specificity and rapid detection capabilities. This review further examines the molecular mechanisms of CRISPR tools, compares their clinical efficacy with traditional methods and highlights cutting‐edge innovations such as
Zilong Wang +7 more
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Mycobacterium chimaera: a case report from Italy
Mycobacterium chimaera is an environmental non-tuberculous mycobacterium belonging to Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC). It has been widely known to be associated with disseminated infection after cardiac surgery, related to heater-cooler units used ...
Martina Maria Seminara +3 more
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Depletion of PD-1 or PD-L1 did not affect the mortality of mice infected with Mycobacterium avium
The programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) and programmed cell death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) pathway could affect antimicrobial immune responses by suppressing T cell activity.
Masayuki Nakajima +14 more
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Effect of oral exposure of mycobacterium avium intracellulare on the protective imunity induced by BCG [PDF]
The relative protective efficacy of oral administration of mycobacteria as compared to the conventional intradermal route of vaccination has been assessed in guinea pigs.
Narayanan, P R +3 more
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