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Challenges in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Mycobacterium abscessus Infections
Ana Júlia Reis1,2, Michael Andrés Abril Gómez1, Mariana Quaresma de Souza1
1Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Faculdade de Medicina, Rio Grande, RS, Brasil.
Abstract:
The Mycobacterium abscessus complex (MABC) includes non-tuberculous mycobacteria that are widely distributed and clinically significant. Similar to tuberculosis, MABC can lead to skin and soft tissue infections and pulmonary diseases. These infections frequently occur in outbreaks, particularly among immunocompromised patients or those with preexisting pulmonary conditions. This review examines the recent progress in essential areas that define these infections as a significant challenge in medical practice, specifically the diagnostic modalities, antibiotic treatment options, and resistance of MABC to antibiotics and biocides.
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