Atypical mycobacterial infectionAtypical mycobacterial infections are also seen with an increased frequency in patients with HIV infection. Infections with at least 12 different mycobacteria have been reported, including M. bovis and representatives of all four Runyon groups. The most common atypical mycobacterial infection is with M. avium or M. intracellulare species, the M. avium complex (MAC). These atypical mycobacterial infections are a frequent complication in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or AIDS. Lysis-centrifugation blood culture techniques should be employed in cases where prior antimicrobial therapy or fungal or atypical mycobacterial infection is suspected. What causes atypical mycobacterial infection?There are many different species of mycobacterium. Those that cause atypical mycobacterial infections include:
What is the treatment of atypical mycobacterial infection?Treatment of atypical mycobacterial infections depends upon the infecting organism and the severity of the infection. Prognosis of Atypical mycobacterial infectionBecause drug therapy is not easily effective, the overwhelming infections caused by these mycobacteria in AIDS patients can be fatal. |
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