SMJ articles in the category "Mycobacteria"

Case Report

False-Positive Amplified Mycobacterium tuberculosis Direct Tests in Skin Specimens of Leprosy

The amplified Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M tuberculosis) direct test (MTD) is reported to be a highly sensitive (92.6%) and specific (100%) test for the detection of M tuberculosis. We report two cases of human leprosy in which false-positive amplified MTD testing on skin biopsies led to initial misdiagnoses of cutaneous M…

Posted in: leprosy 4 Mycobacteria 2 tuberculosis 13

Review Article

Mycobacterium avium Complex Pulmonary Disease in Immunocompetent Patients

Mycobacterium avium complex is becoming increasingly recognized as one of the most common mycobacterial pathogens in humans. It is rapidly becoming a significant cause of pulmonary disease even in those with an intact immunity. In 1997, the American Thoracic Society published recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of nontuberculous mycobacteria….

Posted in: bronchiectasis 6 hypersensitivity pneumonitis 2 Mycobacteria 2
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