Mycobacterium cosmeticum as an unusual cause of ascites

Despite an increase in the prevalence of non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM), the diagnosis remains difficult and its treatment controversial. Prolonged duration of treatment is frequently needed and eradication is often unlikely.

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Published in:BMJ case reports 2010-11, Vol.2010 (nov22 1), p.bcr0420091733-bcr0420091733
Main Authors: Addley, Jenny, McKeagney, Paul, Turner, Graham, Kelly, Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Antibiotics
Antitubercular Agents - therapeutic use
Ascites - diagnosis
Ascites - etiology
Ascites - parasitology
Europe (West)
Female
Humans
Hypertension
Infections
Laboratories
Middle Aged
Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous - complications
Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous - diagnosis
Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous - drug therapy
Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous - microbiology
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
Other Full Case
Tuberculosis
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Summary:Despite an increase in the prevalence of non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM), the diagnosis remains difficult and its treatment controversial. Prolonged duration of treatment is frequently needed and eradication is often unlikely.
ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr.04.2009.1733