Atypical Mycobacterial Diseases: eMedicine Dermatology

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Atypical Mycobacterial Diseases: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Investigators have defined 30 facultative saprophytes and entities that are acid-fast mycobacteria but do not cause tuberculosis or leprosy. These mycobacteria or atypical mycobacteria exist in almost all habitats. The most common infection is the so-called ...

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Tags: Dermatology, Infection, Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Disease and Condition

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Atypical mycobacterial and aspergillosis co-infection; check the updated article at http://bit.ly/d93P9c

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