Original Article

Outbreak Investigation of Mycobacterium abscessus Infections

Objective: Nontuberculous mycobacteria are ubiquitous in the environment and difficult to eliminate from contaminated water sources. The prevalence of Mycobacterium abscessus is particularly high in the southeastern United States. M. abscessus infections have become a particularly concerning source of outbreaks in healthcare settings, and can lead to substantial patient morbidity…

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Case Report

Mycobacterium abscessus and Other Nontuberculous Mycobacteria: Evolving Respiratory Pathogens in Cystic Fibrosis: A Case Report and Review

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a risk factor for the development of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infection. Prevalence of these organisms varies from center to center with the predominance of affected patients being in the adult population. The difficulty in diagnosing NTM infection in CF involves the overlap between signs and symptoms…

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