Mycobacterium avium-intracellulaire

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Introduction

 

 

 

 

The Case of...

 

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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

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Classification and Characteristics

 

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Transmission and Infection

 

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Clinical Manifesations

 

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Diagnosis

Culture the preferred means of diagnosis, as it can be difficult to identify pathogen in tissue sections.

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Treatment

 

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Resources and References

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