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Emmerich, K. and Fabri, M. (2017). Nontuberculous mycobacteria. Hautarzt, 68 (5). S. 403 - 412. NEW YORK: SPRINGER. ISSN 1432-1173

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Abstract

Dermatologically relevant nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) include Mycobacterium marinum and Mycobacterium ulcerans and different rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM). RGM are widely present in the environment and are facultative pathogenic. Diagnostic detection of nontuberculous mycobacteria is frequently challenging. Immune-competent individuals mostly develop localized infections. Immune-suppressed patients may present with severe and disseminated disease. In these cases, rapid initiation of medical treatment is important. Moreover, infections with the more aggressive Mycobacterium ulcerans should be treated early. Due to the risk for the development of inducible antibiotic resistance, antibiotic regimes for NTM infections typically require at least two drugs. Surgical treatment should also be considered. This article discusses clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and in particular antibiotic treatment options for dermatologically relevant infections caused by NTM.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Emmerich, K. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Fabri, M. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-232397
DOI:	10.1007/s00105-017-3970-z
Journal or Publication Title:	Hautarzt
Volume:	68
Number:	5
Page Range:	S. 403 - 412
Date:	2017
Publisher:	SPRINGER
Place of Publication:	NEW YORK
ISSN:	1432-1173
Language:	German
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language RAPIDLY GROWING MYCOBACTERIA; SOFT-TISSUE INFECTION; OF-THE-LITERATURE; MARINUM INFECTION; CHELONAE; OUTBREAK; MANAGEMENT; DIAGNOSIS; SKIN Multiple languages Dermatology Multiple languages
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/23239