An Artefactual Cluster of <i>Mycobacterium abscessus</i> Pneumonia among Cancer Patients Arising from Contamination

An Artefactual Cluster of <i>Mycobacterium abscessus</i> Pneumonia among Cancer Patients Arising from Contamination

The <i>Mycobacterium</i><i>abscessus</i> complex (MABC) is a group of rapidly growing, nontuberculous mycobacteria that are ubiquitous in soil, urban water pipes, swimming pools, and drinking water. Members of the MABC are considered opportunistic pathogens. The aim of this s...

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Main Authors: Giusy Diella, Giuseppina Caggiano, Francesco Triggiano, Marco Lopuzzo, Francesca Apollonio, Michele Mastria, Luigi Ronga, Lucia Bonadonna, Luca Lucentini, Antonia Pece, Pietro Milella, Maria Teresa Montagna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
<i>Mycobacterium abscessus</i> complex
bronchoscope
public health
broncho-lavage
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/1/108

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