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

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

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.

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[pmid8484642-1] 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.

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