A Fatal Case of Acute Respiratory Failure Caused by Mycobacterium massiliense

Few recent reports have indicated that Mycobacterium massiliense causes various infections including respiratory infection. However, there is scarce information on the clinical significance, natural history of the infection, and therapeutic strategy. This report describes a case of an immunocompeten...

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Published inTuberculosis and respiratory diseases Vol. 74; no. 2; pp. 79 - 81
Main Authors Choi, Kyoung Hwa, Yu, Hae Min, Jeong, Jae Seok, Kim, So Ri, Lee, Yong Chul
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 01.02.2013
대한결핵및호흡기학회
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Case Report
내과학
Respiratory Insufficiency
Mycobacterium
Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous
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Summary:Few recent reports have indicated that Mycobacterium massiliense causes various infections including respiratory infection. However, there is scarce information on the clinical significance, natural history of the infection, and therapeutic strategy. This report describes a case of an immunocompetent old man infected by M. massiliense that causes acute respiratory failure. In light of the general courses of non-tuberculous mycobacterium infections, rapid progression and fatality are very rare and odd. In addition, we discuss the biological and pathological properties of M. massiliense with the review of cases reported previously including our fatal one.
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ISSN:1738-3536
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DOI:10.4046/trd.2013.74.2.79