Here we present a case of a sevenmonth- old boy presented with multiple neck and axillary swellings. The patient was treated medically and then came back with a relapse. Eventually, he was diagnosed with IL-12 deficiency. [alliedacademies.org]

The authors report the case of a young woman who presented with right calf claudication caused by a short occlusion of the superficial femoral artery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] includes papules, nodules, and ulcers late presentation may have progressed to tenosynovitis, septic arthritis, or osteomyelitis morbidity & mortality mortality rate is 32% Presentation Symptoms cutaneous rash with discomfort Physical exam papules, ulcers [orthobullets.com]

• Malaise

  Systemic symptoms include malaise, fatigue, and weight loss in advanced disease.[16] The diagnosis of M. abscessus pulmonary infection requires the presence of symptoms, radiologic abnormalities, and microbiologic cultures. [en.wikipedia.org]

  Symptoms No typical Manifestations• Fever• Weight loss• Enlarged lymph glands• Diarrhea• Sweating, excessive -- night sweats• Fatigue• General discomfort, uneasiness or ill feeling (malaise)• Cough• Shortness of breath (dyspnea)• Skin lesions• Joint pain [slideshare.net]

• Soft Tissue Mass

  The second patient presented with a tender right frontotemporal soft-tissue mass; a computed tomogram disclosed that it extended through the frontal bone to the frontal sinus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Recurrent Otitis Media

  Our aim is to focus the attention of the ENT specialist and the pediatrician on these pathological agents in unilateral recurrent otitis media. The case reports illustrate the importance of histologic and microbiologic examination. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Exposure to Contaminated Water

  Some general methods to help prevent Atypical Mycobacterial Infections include: Avoiding exposure to contaminated water, especially in pools or spas Treating open wounds and cuts Making sure to use disinfected needles or surgical tools Washing/cleaning [dovemed.com]

• Persistent Cough

  The most common symptoms include a persistent cough, fatigue, weight loss, night sweats, and occasionally shortness of breath (dyspnea) and coughing up of blood (hemoptysis). [rarediseases.org]

In cases of lung infection, a diagnostic workup will include a chest x ray and tests on discharges from the respiratory passages (sputum). [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

The patient was transferred for further workup and treatment of combined MTB and MAC infection. Two months later, the patient was diagnosed with IL-12 deficiency. [alliedacademies.org]

Recognition of the characteristic features of AMB adenitis may permit early diagnosis and appropriate surgical treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The more widespread application of multiple simultaneous skin tests for atypical mycobacteria may improve the diagnosis and prognosis of this disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Treatment and prognosis Detailed guidelines on the management approach are available 12. [radiopaedia.org]

Prognosis The prognosis is good with proper medical and surgical treatment. [patient.info]

[…] marinum most common atypical mycobacterium infection more common in stagnant fresh or salt water (aquariums) M kansasii found in soil M terrae found in soil M. avium intracellulare most common in terminal AIDS patients, but can occur in non-HIV patients Prognosis [orthobullets.com]

Atypical mycobacteria might play a role in the etiology in a minority of our patients, but more cases and other potential etiologic agents need to be studied. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Etiological, clinical and therapeutic features are exposed. Results. Eleven patients acquired laparoscopic port site infections, all of them were consecutively operated at the same surgical background. [pesquisa.bvsalud.org]

The pericardial effusion was suggestive of tuberculous origin, however, lack of response to conventional anti-tuberculous therapy raised suspicion about the etiology of the effusion being non-tuberculous. [ispub.com]

Consequently, cutaneous testing for this complex in epidemiological surveys only requires a skin test with one of the members.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The aim has not been to produce an exhaustive account of mycobacteria and mycobacterioses, but rather to concentrate on salient points and particularly on those most generally useful to a diverse group of interests: mycobacteriology, pathology, epidemiology [books.google.com]

Epidemiological investigation of infections due to Alcaligenes species in children and patients with cystic fibrosis: use of repetitive-element sequence polymerase chain reaction. Clin Infect Dis 1995; 20: 836-841. [cfmedicine.com]

Introduction Nontuberculous mycobacterial infections Epidemiology demographics often found in marine workers location hand and wrist are involved in 50% of cases risk factors immunocompromised host Pathophysiology incubation average incubation period [orthobullets.com]

Mycobacterium peregrinum can result in skin infections. [2] Pathophysiology Infections with atypical mycobacteria usually occur in immunocompromised hosts due to host immunity and resistance factors. [emedicine.medscape.com]

The pathophysiology of disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex disease in AIDS. J Infect Dis. 1999; 179: S461-465. Vankayalapati R, Wizel B, Samten B, et al. Cytokine profiles in immunocompetent persons infected with Mycobacterium avium complex. [alliedacademies.org]

Can People Prevent Atypical Mycobacterial Infections? Because mycobacteria are common in the environment, these infections are difficult to prevent, especially in people with weakened immune systems. [encyclopedia.com]

Prevention People with HIV infection can prevent or delay the onset of MAC by taking disease-preventing drugs such as rifabutin. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2002 August 13, Reviewed). Frequently Asked Questions, Questions and Answers about TB. National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention Division of Tuberculosis Elimination [On-line information]. [labtestsonline.it]