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Non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung infection complicated by chronic necrotising pulmonary aspergillosis

We report four cases of pulmonary mycobacterial disease (three due to Mycobacterium malmoense and one to Myco- bacterium avium intracellulare) complicated by the development of chronic necrotising pulmonary aspergillosis. Difficulties with treatment and the potential benefits of steroids are discuss...

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Published in:Thorax 2000-08, Vol.55 (8), p.717-719
Main Authors: Hafeez, I, Muers, M F, Murphy, S A, Evans, E G V, Barton, R C, McWhinney, P
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Language:English
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Summary:We report four cases of pulmonary mycobacterial disease (three due to Mycobacterium malmoense and one to Myco- bacterium avium intracellulare) complicated by the development of chronic necrotising pulmonary aspergillosis. Difficulties with treatment and the potential benefits of steroids are discussed.
ISSN:0040-6376
1468-3296
DOI:10.1136/thorax.55.8.717