Mycobacterium abscessus history and symptoms
|
Mycobacterium Abscessus Microchapters |
|
Diagnosis |
|---|
|
Treatment |
|
Case Studies |
|
Mycobacterium abscessus history and symptoms On the Web |
|
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Mycobacterium abscessus history and symptoms |
|
Risk calculators and risk factors for Mycobacterium abscessus history and symptoms |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby, M.D. [2]
Overview
Symptoms of of skin and soft tissue infection with mycobacterium abscessus (M.abscessus) red/purple, warm, tender to the touch, swollen, and/or painful skin. The most commonly reported symptom in respiratory infection with M.abscessus is cough. Constitutional symptoms increase as the disease progresses. The patient should be asked about any recent history of procedures, such as surgery or injections, as well as any risk factor for the infection.
History and Symptoms
Symptoms of Skin and Soft Tissue Infection
Symptoms of Pulmonary Infection
- Cough[1]
Constitutional Symptoms
References
- ↑ Griffith DE, Girard WM, Wallace RJ (1993). "Clinical features of pulmonary disease caused by rapidly growing mycobacteria. An analysis of 154 patients". Am Rev Respir Dis. 147 (5): 1271–8. doi:10.1164/ajrccm/147.5.1271. PMID 8484642.