Mycobacterium avium-intracellulaire
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Introduction
The Case of...
Epidemiology
Nontuberculous mycobacteria are present in the environment - soil, water, plants, and animals.
The majority of patients have underlying lung disease:
COPD, bronchiectasis, previous TB, lung cancer. Other predisposing conditions include AIDS, alcoholism, and diabetes
Classification and Characteristics
Transmission and Infection
Clinical Manifesations
Diagnosis
Culture the preferred means of diagnosis, as it can be difficult to identify pathogen in tissue sections.
Treatment
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