International Journal of Mycobacteriology, 2015 Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most common infections world-wide, and in 2012, an estimated 8.6 million people developed TB and 1.3 million died from the disease (including 320,000 deaths among HIV-positive people).
Dina Soroush +5 more
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Mycobacterium abscessus scalp infection after mesotherapy injection
Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and TuberculosisThe frequency of nontuberculous mycobacterial skin infections is rising. In immunocompetent patients, they typically occur after local trauma or invasive procedure.
Noha S. Soliman +3 more
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Pseudo-outbreak of Mycobacterium gordonae in a teaching hospital: importance of strictly following decontamination procedures and emerging issues concerning sterilization [PDF]
, 2016 Aim of this study was to investigate a pseudo-outbreak of Mycobacterium gordonae analyzing isolates detected from clinical and environmental samples.
Alessia Cottarelli +10 more
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Nontuberculous Mycobacterium infection complicated with Haemophagocytic syndrome: a case report and literature review [PDF]
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2019 Non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection is usually observed in patients with immunosuppressive conditions. It may also cause unregulated immune responses. While there have been increasing numbers of reported tuberculosis-related HPS (haemophagocytic syndrome), HPS caused by NTM infection is still very rarely reported.We report a previously ...
Wen Shi, Yang Jiao
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International Journal of Mycobacteriology, 2014 Background: The tuberculosis and infections caused by nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) species are increasing in patients presented with respiratory illness, and it is crucial to document the epidemiology of these infections.
Kee Peng Ng +3 more
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Mycobacterium avium Possesses Extracellular DNA that Contributes to Biofilm Formation, Structural Integrity, and Tolerance to Antibiotics. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Mycobacterium avium subsp. hominissuis is an opportunistic pathogen that is associated with biofilm-related infections of the respiratory tract and is difficult to treat. In recent years, extracellular DNA (eDNA) has been found to be a major component of
Sasha J Rose +2 more
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Autofluorescence as a tool for structural analysis of biofilms formed by nonpigmented rapidly growing mycobacteria [PDF]
, 2013 The structure of biofilms formed by seven nonpigmented rapidly growing mycobacteria, including saprophytes and opportunistic species, was analyzed.
Estebana, Jaime +4 more
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Observation‐Only Management of Cervicofacial Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lymphadenitis in Children
The Laryngoscope, Volume 136, Issue 2, Page 977-982, February 2026.This is a retrospective study of immunocompetent children with nontuberculous mycobacterial cervicofacial lymphadenitis who were managed by observation. Kaplan–Meier‐estimated cumulative resolution was 82.8% by 12 months. Observation may be a safe, effective alternative to surgical excision for selected patients.
Cheyenne Roohani +3 more
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Osteomyelitis Infection of Mycobacterium marinum: A Case Report and Literature Review
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, 2015 Mycobacterium marinum (M. marinum) is a ubiquitous waterborne organism that grows optimally at temperatures around 30°C. It is a nontuberculous Mycobacterium found in nonchlorinated water with worldwide prevalence.
Hao H. Nguyen +3 more
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Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare brain abscess in HIV-positive patient
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2012 Mycobacterial opportunistic infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality among patients living with HIV (PLHIV) worldwide. Nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection is one of the leading causes of opportunistic infection in patients with ...
Sampada S Karne +5 more
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