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- Title
Dermatology practice updates in mycobacterial disease.
- Authors
Barker, Catherine; Alshaikh, Hesham; Elston, Dirk
- Abstract
Atypical mycobacterial infections are commonly acquired through exposure to water, and tuberculosis remains highly endemic in many parts of the world. In this era of global connection, travel, and immigration, it is more important than ever to maintain a high index of suspicion for infection from cutaneous tuberculosis and atypical mycobacteria. Epidemics related to surgical procedures have been related to inadequate sterilization, as almost 50% of public water supplies harbor mycobacteria. Improved diagnostic techniques for these microbes, including Auramine–Rhodamine staining and rapid detection of mycobacteria and drug susceptibilities through PCR and MALDI‐TOF, have improved detection and treatment outcomes. Given an increasing number of patients on immunosuppressive therapies, clinicians must remain vigilant.
- Subjects
MYCOBACTERIAL diseases; IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE agents; STERILIZATION (Disinfection); MYCOBACTERIA; DERMATOLOGY
- Publication
International Journal of Dermatology, 2024, Vol 63, Issue 6, p714
- ISSN
0011-9059
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/ijd.16969