Mycobacterium xenopi and Mycobacterium celatum: Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections and Clinical Care
1. Introduction to Nontuberculous Mycobacteria The clinical landscape of respiratory infections involves a diverse array of pathogens, among which nontuberculous mycobacteria represent an increasingly recognized threat. This diverse group of environmental bacteria is phylogenetically related to the organisms that cause tuberculosis and leprosy but behaves fundamentally differently in clinical settings. Among the numerous species identified, … Read more