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Mycobacterium marinum infection of the hand presenting as a nodular skin lesion

Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases, 2020
Nontuberculous mycobacteria have emerged as an important group of pathogens worldwide; however, infections of the hand are rare. Infections caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria are often opportunistic in humans, and notoriously difficult to treat due to
Rahul Bollam, Tung Phan
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A Case Report on Disseminated Mycobacterium avium Complex Infection in an Otherwise Healthy Individual—A Diagnostic Challenge [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT Disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection can mimic tuberculosis (TB) in immunocompetent individuals, leading to diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Clinicians should consider nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) in patients unresponsive to anti‐tubercular therapy (ATT), especially in endemic regions.
Hridoy A, Newaz S, Ahmed M, Tina J, Sarker S, Tabassum A, Al‐Aziz M, Amin M.   +7 more
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Surface-Shaving Proteomics of Mycobacterium marinum Identifies Biofilm Subtype-Specific Changes Affecting Virulence, Tolerance, and Persistence

mSystems, 2021
Mycobacteria are naturally resilient, and mycobacterial infections are notoriously difficult to treat with antibiotics, with biofilm formation being the main factor complicating the successful treatment of tuberculosis (TB).
Kirsi Savijoki, Henna Myllymäki, Hanna Luukinen, Lauri Paulamäki, Leena-Maija Vanha-aho, Aleksandra Svorjova, Ilkka Miettinen, Adyary Fallarero, Teemu O. Ihalainen, Jari Yli-Kauhaluoma, Tuula A. Nyman, Mataleena Parikka   +11 more
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Mycobacterium abscessus skin infection after tattooing - Case report [PDF]

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2015
Mycobacterium abscessus is a rapidly growing mycobacterium that has been affecting people undergoing invasive procedures, such as videosurgery and mesotherapy. This bacterium has global distribution, being found in numerous niches.
Pétra Pereira de Sousa, Rossilene Conceição da Silva Cruz, Antonio Pedro Mendes Schettini, Danielle Cristine Westphal   +3 more
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Rare enough ? Cardiac Device‐related pocket Infection due to Mycobacterium fortuitum

Clinical Case Reports, 2021
Nontuberculous mycobacteria are rare causes of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED)‐related infections and may lead to device‐related endocarditis, so preventing them is key. We present a case of CIED‐related pocket infection due to Mycobacterium
Reshma Golamari, Nitasa Sahu, Rama Vunnam, Dhirisha Bhatt, Rameet Thapa, Ravi Patel, Rohit Jain   +6 more
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First case report of Mycobacterium canariasense native mitral valve endocarditis

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2022
Mycobacterium canariasense is a relatively newly discovered, rapidly growing nontuberculous Mycobacterium first described in 17 patients with fever in the Canary Islands, Spain, in 2004.
Kowthar Salman Hassan, Prashanth Kumar P, Rahma Al Owaisi, Adil H. Al Kindi, Saleh Al Azri, Chamila Adikaram, Zakariya Al Balushi, Faryal Khamis, Ibrahim Al Busaidi   +8 more
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Pulmonary Infection Caused by an Unusual, Slowly Growing Nontuberculous Mycobacterium [PDF]

Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 2001
ABSTRACT Mycobacterium triplex , a recently described slowly growing nontuberculous mycobacterium, was isolated from a Finnish patient with pulmonary mycobacteriosis. The disease was successfully treated with antimycobacterial drugs.
S, Suomalainen, P, Koukila-Kähkölä, E, Brander, M L, Katila, A, Piilonen, L, Paulin, K, Mattson   +6 more
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Mycobacterium avium Infection after Acupoint Embedding Therapy

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2017
Summary:. Nontuberculous mycobacterium is a ubiquitous environmental organism that is unusual to cause a true infection, but it can cause severe cutaneous infections.
Jiao Zhang, MD, Linying Lai, BD, Liming Liang, PhD, Xinyue Bai, BD, Minliang Chen, PhD   +4 more
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Infection With Mycobacterium chelonae Following Autologous Facial Fat Grafting: A Case Report and Review of Literature. [PDF]

J Cosmet Dermatol
ABSTRACT Background Autologous fat grafting is commonly used in cosmetic dermatology, but it can cause serious complications, including nontuberculous mycobacterial infections when done under unsterile conditions. Case Presentation We report a 39‐year‐old woman who developed multiple discharging facial abscesses 1 month after undergoing autologous fat ...
Alavi Darazam I, Isazadeh M, Zaresharifi S, Bidari F, Robati RM.   +4 more
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Aspergillus fumigatus preexposure worsens pathology and improves control of Mycobacterium abscessus pulmonary infection in mice [PDF]

, 2018
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disease caused by mutations in the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Mutations in this chloride channel lead to mucus accumulation, subsequent recurrent pulmonary infections, and ...
Elsegeiny, Waleed, Gopal, Radha, Khader, Shabaana A, Kolls, Jay, McAleer, Jeremy P, Mehta, Shail, Monin, Leticia, Oury, Tim D   +7 more
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