Clinical Infectious Diseases: Open Access

Department of Life Sciences, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University, 2829-516 Lisbon, Caparica, Portugal

Publications

• Review Article   
  Nontuberculous Mycobacteria: A Review
  Author(s): Sofia Carneiro*, João Paulo Gomes and Rita Macedo
  
  Nontuberculous mycobacteria are increasingly causing disease in humans, ranging from skin lesions to widespread disease. Its ubiquitous character in nature makes its exposure very common. For these reasons, diagnosis of the disease, the correct identification/ characterization of the Nontuberculous mycobacteria responsible for the infection, and consequently the definition of the appropriate treatment regimen, remain the major challenge. Treatment is complex, requiring the prolonged use of multiple drugs, which makes it expensive and often brings side effects for the patient. So far, it has not been possible to establish, with certainty, a relationship between in vitro assays and microbiological response to drug treatment, thus making the treatments empirical. Diagnostic and clinical criteria should be updated to enable a more reliable identification i.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2684-4559.2023.7.206

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