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…
Objective: Between December 2005 and November 2007, a cluster of 11 tuberculosis (TB) cases emerged in Jackson County, Mississippi. We investigated the potential sources of disease transmission and epidemiologic links in this cluster to prevent future transmission in the community. Materials and Methods: Cases of TB reported in Jackson County…
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