• Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous organisms, commonly isolated from environmental and animal sources ( 1 ), whose pathogenicity may vary according to the host's immune status. (cdc.gov)
  • She has an international reputation in the area of Pulmonary Nontuberculous mycobacterial disease. (edu.au)
  • We report a case of pulmonary infection due to this mycobacterium in an immunocompetent patient and review the characteristics of two other cases. (cdc.gov)
  • In our experience, Mycobacterium triplex pulmonary infection is unresponsive to antimycobacterial chemotherapy. (cdc.gov)
  • M. triplex has been reported to cause episodic infection in AIDS patients or in those with other immunocompromising diseases ( 7 - 9 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The symptoms in humans are usually restricted to skin and soft tissue destruction in most instances of Mycobacterium marinum infection via small purple lesions that can gradually grow. (aquarium-pond-answers.com)
  • Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell patients are immunocompromised, remain at high risk following SARS-CoV-2 infection, and are less likely than immunocompetent individuals to respond to vaccination. (bvsalud.org)
  • In HPLC analysis, M. triplex produces a triple-clustered mycolic acid profile closely related to those of M. simiae , M. genavense , and the recently described M. sherrisii ( 5 ), but practically indistinguishable from that of M. lentiflavum , a novel mycobacterium characterized by Springer et al. (cdc.gov)
  • 6 ). Phylogenetic studies showed that M. triplex and M. lentiflavum are closely related to M. simiae and M. genavense . (cdc.gov)
  • It is closely related to Mycobacterium genavense. (wikipedia.org)
  • Despite some internet claims, based on my many years of "house calls" and other professional aquarium maintenance work has shown Fish "TB" to be relatively uncommon with the exception of cases where the bacteria has been passed around and the fish' immune system has been compromised, this is especially the case with recently confirmed Mycobacterium triplex . (aquarium-pond-answers.com)
  • Generally when the Mycobacterium marinum bacteria infects humans it is a dermatological issue as the bacterium usually enter the skin via small abrasions or cuts when you are performing aquarium maintenance. (aquarium-pond-answers.com)
  • criteria for diagnosing disease caused by NTM, most recently updated by the American Thoracic Society in 1997 ( 3 ), need to be properly fulfilled. (cdc.gov)
  • M. triplex was first described in 1996 ( 4 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Investigators reported a group of slowly growing, nonpigmented mycobacteria, resembling M. simiae or M. avium complex (MAC) in biochemical tests, which did not react with the commercial probe designed for MAC. (cdc.gov)
  • What is also very noteworthy with a fish that may be showing symptoms common to Mycobacterium, if the fish dies within days of the first symptoms, it is VERY LIKELY that your fish did NOT have Mycobacterium as generally Mycobacterium kills slowly! (aquarium-pond-answers.com)
  • Mycobacterium triplex , a recently described, potentially pathogenic species, caused disease primarily in immunocompromised patients. (cdc.gov)
  • Mycobacterium triplex is a species of Mycobacterium. (wikipedia.org)
  • Even with potential exposure, in my experience with confirmed cases of Mycobacterium, transmission usually ONLY happens in aquariums with old, genetically weak, injured, or with poor tank water parameters (which includes a poor aquarium Redox Balance). (aquarium-pond-answers.com)
  • It causes disease in immunocompromised patients. (wikipedia.org)
  • In a clinical capacity, Professor Thomson is able to offer patients expert management of their disease at Pulmedica, Greenslopes Private Hospital, at public clinics at The Prince Charles Hospital and the MetroSouth Clinical TB service of the Princess Alexandra Hospital and via telehealth for patients across Australia. (edu.au)
  • We present the case of an apparently immunocompetent patient with pulmonary disease caused by this mycobacterium and review the characteristics of two similar cases. (cdc.gov)
  • We present the case of an apparently immunocompetent patient with pulmonary disease caused by this mycobacterium and review the characteristics of two similar cases. (cdc.gov)
  • Mycobacterium sherrisii isolation from a patient with pulmonary disease. (nih.gov)
  • Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous organisms, commonly isolated from environmental and animal sources ( 1 ), whose pathogenicity may vary according to the host's immune status. (cdc.gov)
  • Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are opportunistic human pathogens found in the environment. (journalpulmonology.org)
  • Investigators reported a group of slowly growing, nonpigmented mycobacteria, resembling M. simiae or M. avium complex (MAC) in biochemical tests, which did not react with the commercial probe designed for MAC. (cdc.gov)
  • In HPLC analysis, M. triplex produces a triple-clustered mycolic acid profile closely related to those of M. simiae , M. genavense , and the recently described M. sherrisii ( 5 ), but practically indistinguishable from that of M. lentiflavum , a novel mycobacterium characterized by Springer et al. (cdc.gov)
  • 6 ). Phylogenetic studies showed that M. triplex and M. lentiflavum are closely related to M. simiae and M. genavense . (cdc.gov)
  • Fatal disseminated Mycobacterium simiae infection in a non-HIV patient. (nih.gov)
  • Although exposure to NTM frequently causes no symptoms, clinical manifestations may range from hypersensitivity reactions ( 2 ) to destructive, even fatal, lung disease. (cdc.gov)
  • In the case of lung disease caused by NTM, clinical and radiologic features are sometimes indistinguishable from those seen in lung disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTB). (cdc.gov)
  • We present the case of a 47-year-old immunocompetent patient with clinical evidence of pulmonary mycobacterial disease which was found to be due to Mycobacterium triplex. (nih.gov)
  • The journal publishes 6 issues per year, mainly about respiratory system diseases in adults and clinical research. (journalpulmonology.org)
  • Recent studies indicate that NTM disease is increasing worldwide, however, the true clinical impact of NTM infections is difficult to determine due to challenges in discriminating between disease and colonization as they are ubiquitous in the environment. (journalpulmonology.org)
  • The diagnosis of pulmonary disease caused by NTM is hampered by its clinical similarity with tuberculosis (TB) and by the lack of an accurate and rapid laboratory diagnosis. (bvsalud.org)
  • Cultures produced a slow-growing, nonpigmented mycobacterium that was identified in June 2002 as M. lentiflavum , according to the HPLC pattern of mycolic acids. (cdc.gov)