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Extrapulmonary Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections in Hospitalized Patients, United States, 2009-2014

Authors :
Ricotta, Emily E.
Adjemian, Jennifer
Blakney, Rebekah A.
Lai, Yi Ling
Kadri, Sameer S.
Prevots, D. Rebecca
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. March 2021, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p845, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are opportunistic bacteria that are abundant in soil and water, including natural and plumbing-associated water sources (2,2). For a minority of susceptible persons, exposure to NTM can [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
27
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.656636386
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2703.201087