Chest wall pseudotumor: a case of non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection

Abstract Background Non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections are increasing worldwide, making them an international public health problem. Surgical management is often indicated for localized infectious disease; however, most surgeons are unaware of the potential risks of transmission during s...

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Main Authors: Yutaka Shishido, Hiroshi Hamakawa, Kazuhiro Minami, Shigeo Hara, Yutaka Takahashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-05843-z