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Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections of the musculoskeletal system are commonly missed due to its rarity and the absence of systemic symptoms.
K. Wong, Z. Tang, G. M. Tan
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The Role of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis Advanced Lung Disease
Among 270 cystic fibrosis patients, 20.7% were NTM‐positive and had a lower pre‐transplant risk of death or lung transplantation but higher post‐transplant mortality, with no difference in CLAD incidence. These results suggest NTM infection should not be an absolute contraindication to lung transplantation, though careful individual risk assessment is ...
Shirin Barcikowski +8 more
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What Immunological Defects Predispose to Non-tuberculosis Mycobacterial Infections? [PDF]
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are categorized as one of the large and diverse groups of environmental organisms which are abundant in water and soil. NTM cause a variety of diseases in humans that mainly affect the lung.
Adcock, IM +7 more
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ABSTRACT Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an immune‐mediated interstitial lung disease triggered by repeated inhalation of organic or chemical antigens. Occupational exposures account for approximately 19% of all cases. Early diagnosis, identification of the responsible antigen(s), and immediate avoidance of exposure are crucial to prevent ...
Ludwig Frei‐Stuber +6 more
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Nontuberculous mycobacterial infection in a clinical presentation of Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome: a case report with multigene diagnostic approach [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome (FHCS) is caused by inflammation of perihepatic capsules associated with pelvic inflammatory disease. In recent years, infections with nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) have been increasingly occurring in ...
Hang-Yong Jang +5 more
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Visual Abstract Abstract Background Nursing and healthcare‐associated pneumonia (NHCAP) is defined as pneumonia occurring in individuals with frequent healthcare contact, such as residents of care facilities or patients with impaired activities of daily living.
Jumpei Taniguchi +4 more
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Anti‐interferon‐gamma autoantibody (AIGA) is a rare adult‐onset immunodeficiency disease that increases the risk of occult infection. Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections represent a diverse group of species and subspecies, and mixed infections ...
Yun‐Tse Chou +2 more
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Cutaneous infection by Mycobacterium lentiflavum after subcutaneous injection of lipolytic formula, [PDF]
The incidence of nontuberculous mycobacterial infections is increasing worldwide; by 2017, more than 190 species and subspecies have been documented. Although classically associated with immunosuppression, the recognition of these etiological agents in ...
Renan Bernardes de Mello +3 more
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An 81‐year‐old man presented with multiple bilateral pulmonary nodules and detection of Mycobacterium intracellulare, initially suggesting nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease. However, heterogeneous radiological changes and progressive enlargement of selected nodules led to surgical lung biopsy, which revealed diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma with ...
Kosuke Masuda +13 more
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Mycobacterial panniculitis caused by Mycobacterium thermoresistibile in a cat. [PDF]
Case summaryA domestic shorthair cat was evaluated for chronic, bilateral, ulcerative dermatitis affecting the inguinal region and lateral aspects of both pelvic limbs.
Keel, M Kevin +3 more
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