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What is Mycobacterial Infections (Excluding TB)?
Mycobacterial infections are multisystem infections caused by the Mycobacteriaceae bacterial family. These infections are complex and more common in people with immune system disorders. They can cause lung infections, leprosy, chronic ulcers, and other localized or widespread infections.
Typical Symptoms of Mycobacterial Infections (Excluding TB)
- Producing phlegm that contains blood
- Scab
- Skin lumps
- Cough
- Pus-filled blisters or bumps on the skin
- Fever
- Producing phlegm
- Areas of irritated or peeling skin
Diagnostic Questions for Mycobacterial Infections (Excluding TB)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Are you producing phlegm that contains blood?
- Do you have a scab?
- Have you noticed any lumps on your skin?
- Do you have a cough?
- Do you have pus-filled blisters or bumps on your skin?
Treatment of Mycobacterial Infections (Excluding TB)
People with mycobacterial infections are usually prescribed a combination of three to four antibiotics to fight the bacteria. Multiple antibiotics are used to prevent the mycobacteria from becoming resistant to any single antibiotic.
Reviewed By:
Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
Content updated on Feb 13, 2025
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