Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are emergent pathogens whose importance in human health has been growing. After being regarded mainly as etiological agents of opportunist infections in HIV patients, they have also been recognized as etiological agents of several infections on immune-competent individuals and healthcare-associated infections. The environmental nature of NTM and their ability to assemble biofilms on different surfaces play a key role in their pathogenesis. Here, we review the clinical manifestations attributed to NTM giving particular importance to the role played by biofilm assembly.
Source: Journal of Pathogens
DOI: 10.1155/2015/809014
Authors: Sonia Faria, Ines Joao, Luisa Jordao
Institution: National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $950
OpenAlex ID: W2189462271