Mycobacterium avium complex infection presenting as persistent ascites
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Mycobacterium avium complex infection: phenotypes and outcomes.
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pulmonary disease is becoming increasingly recognised as an emerging healthcare issue. Multiple studies have demonstrated an increasing prevalence throughout the world, with evidence of significant associated morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs [1, 2]. The most prevalent and important group leading to pulmonary disease is the Mycobacterium avium complex (...
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عنوان ژورنال: Canadian Medical Association Journal
سال: 2018
ISSN: 0820-3946,1488-2329
DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.170823