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Mycobacterium avium–intracellulare brain abscesses in an HIV-infected patient
IDCases, 2015 The Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex (MAC) is an uncommon cause of brain abscesses even in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). We present a case of a multiple MAC brain abscesses, confirmed by brain biopsy and culture, in a patient with AIDS. The patient's initial symptoms were weakness, confusion and headaches.
Christopher Begley +2 more
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Asymptomatic Neurosyphilis Presenting With Bilateral Pulmonary Nodules: A Case Report
Respirology Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 9, September 2025.This report presents for the first time, a case of asymptomatic neurosyphilis with multiple pulmonary nodules and buttock lipodystrophy. This case showed a high expression of RPR (154 R.U.) and given the nature of the patient's work (long‐distance transportation), short‐term follow‐up was difficult.
Hiroshi Takahashi, Tadashi Ishida
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Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare and the unpredictable course of hypercalcemia in an AIDS patient
Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2017 A 37-year-old man with AIDS presented with altered mental status four weeks after stopping his medications for Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare (MAI). He had low CD4 cell count and severe hypercalcemia.
Houriya Ayoubieh, Eyas Alkhalili
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In vitro assessment of 17 antimicrobial agents against clinical Mycobacterium avium complex isolates
BMC Microbiology, 2022 Background Recently, Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections have been increasing, especially in immunocompromised and older adults. The rapid increase has triggered a global health concern due to limited therapeutic strategies and adverse effects ...
Siran Lin +8 more
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Investigation of non-tuberculous mycobacteria in a primary hospital from southeastern China
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2019 Introduction: Non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) can colonize the human body, leading to opportunistic infection. This study was conducted to analyze the NTM species composition in a primary hospital and investigate the potential features of the ...
Xinling Pan +6 more
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Case Reports in Pulmonology, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.We describe the case of a 62‐year‐old woman with underlying bronchiectasis who referred to our respiratory outpatient clinic for hemoptysis and lithoptysis, in addition to difficulty gaining weight over years. Chest CT scan revealed small pulmonary nodules, bronchiectasis with mucus plugs, and calcifications, both endobronchial and peribronchial ...
Ambra Migliarini +9 more
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atpE gene as a new useful specific molecular target to quantify Mycobacterium in environmental samples [PDF]
, 2013 International audienceBackgroundThe environment is the likely source of many pathogenic mycobacterial species but detection of mycobacteria by bacteriological tools is generally difficult and time-consuming.
Accrombessi, Héberte +8 more
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The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.Bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram‐positive bacteria like vancomycin‐resistant enterococci (VRE) and methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), are a growing concern. This review highlights the potential of the Streptomyces genus in producing novel antibacterial compounds against Gram‐positive bacteria.
Soumia Ait Assou +2 more
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Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection during HIV disease. Persisting problems
Microbiologia Medica, 2008 Still in the era of combined antiretroviral therapy, late recognition of HIV disease or lack of sufficient immune recovery pose HIV-infected patients at risk to develop opportunistic infections by nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), which are ...
Roberto Manfredi
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Automated quantitative drug susceptibility testing of non-tuberculous mycobacteria using MGIT 960/EpiCenter TB eXiST [PDF]
, 2017 Objectives To assess the predictive value of in vitro drug susceptibility testing (DST) in slow-growing non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), knowledge on quantitative levels of drug susceptibility should be available.
Böttger, Erik C. +4 more
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