About Mycobacterium abscessus | NTM | CDC
2024年4月15日 · Mycobacterium abscessus complex is a mycobacterium found in water, soil and dust. M. abscessus complex can cause a variety of infections. Good infection control practices can help reduce infection risk.
Mycobacteroides abscessus - Wikipedia
Mycobacteroides abscessus (formerly Mycobacterium abscessus [1]) is a species of rapidly growing, multidrug-resistant, nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) that is a common soil and water contaminant.
Treatment of Mycobacterium abscessus Infection - Volume 22 ...
2016年2月18日 · Mycobacterium abscessus is often resistant to multiple antimicrobial drugs, and data supporting effective drugs or dosing regimens are limited. To better identify treatment approaches and associated toxicities, we collected a series of case reports from the Emerging Infections Network.
Mycobacterium abscessus Complex Infections in Humans
Mycobacterium abscessus complex comprises a group of rapidly growing, multidrug-resistant, nontuberculous mycobacteria that are responsible for a wide spectrum of skin and soft tissue diseases, central nervous system infections, bacteremia, and ocular and other infections.
Mycobacterium abscessus : It’s Complex - PubMed Central (PMC)
Mycobacterium abscessus (M. abscessus) is an opportunistic pathogen usually colonizing abnormal lung airways and is often seen in patients with cystic fibrosis. Currently, there is no vaccine available for M. abscessus in clinical development.
All you want to know about Mycobacterium abscessus
2024年2月9日 · Mycobacterium abscessus (MAB) is an emergent pathogen, mainly responsible of pulmonary infections, especially in persons with underlying respiratory diseases. Its natural multidrug resistance to antimicrobials makes MAB famous as a nightmare for infected patients and physicians, raising the need for innovative therapies.
Mycobacterium abscessus | Johns Hopkins ABX Guide
2020年11月7日 · Human mycobacterial pathogen, occasional environmental contaminant. Present in water, sewerage, vegetation. Considered among the most pathogenic and chemotherapy-resistant of rapid-growing Mycobacteria. The organism produces clavulanate-insensitive broad-spectrum β-lactamase that limits the in vivo efficacy of β-lactams [10].