Mycobacterium abscessus history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby, M.D. [2]

History

The patient should be asked about any recent history of procedures, such as surgery or injections.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Skin and Soft Tissue Infection

• Red/purple, warm, tender to the touch, swollen, and/or painful skin
• Boils
• Pus-filled vesicles

Symptoms of Pulmonary Infection

• Cough

Constitutional Symptoms

• Fever
• Chills
• Muscle aches
• Malaise

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