Nontuberculous mycobacterial infections of the skin

S. Weitzul, P. J. Eichhorn, A. G. Pandya

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Abstract

Nontuberculous mycobacteria are playing an increasingly important role in human disease owing to higher prevalence of antibiotic resistance and immunodeficiency. These organisms cause a variety of cutaneous findings which are often misdiagnosed by the clinician. Compounding this problem is the fact that most mycobacteria require special culture conditions, which if not specifically requested, are frequently not used. Recognition of susceptible patients is imperative and is not limited to the immunocompromised. Successful treatment of mycobacterial infections requires knowledge of currently available and recommended antibiotics followed by tailoring of the antimicrobial regimen after sensitivity testing is performed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)359-377
Number of pages19
JournalDermatologic Clinics
Volume18
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Dermatology

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