Atypical Mycobacterial Infection a Threat for Developing Countries with Improper Sterilization Techniques
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-020-04731-2
Abstract: Twenty-five patients were referred to our hospital from February 2014 to April 2019 with sinuses discharging pus following open surgery, laparoscopy & drainage procedures. After a thorough history and examination, data collected regarding the sterilization… read more here.
Keywords: sterilization; atypical mycobacterial; infection threat; sterilization techniques ... See more keywords
Postoperative Mycobacterium chelonae Infection Mimicking A Granulomatous Suture Reaction.
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DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000002902
Abstract: M ycobacterium chelonae, a nontuberculosis (atypical) Mycobacterium, is a rare cause of postoperative cutaneous infections in immunocompetent patients. In the postoperative setting, cutaneous atypical mycobacterial infections can present similarly to suture reactions and malignancy recurrence.… read more here.
Keywords: chelonae; mycobacterial infections; cutaneous atypical; suture reaction ... See more keywords
Atypical mycobacterial infection masquerading as an endobronchial growth in an immunocompromised host
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-255317
Abstract: Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous organisms. Endobronchial growth as a presenting feature of NTM disease is uncommon. Here we present a case of a patient with retroviral disease on antiretroviral therapy, presenting with cough, wheezing… read more here.
Keywords: masquerading endobronchial; mycobacterial infection; atypical mycobacterial; growth ... See more keywords