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A clinical case of non-tuberculous mycobacteria skin infection in 37 year-old-patient

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Non-tuberculous mycobacteria encompass various Mycobacterium species, which are pathogens that can cause diverse cutaneous manifestations due to their ability to infect different tissues. These infections are increasingly recognised, particularly in immunocompromised individuals or those with predisposing factors like trauma, surgery, or environmental exposure. Non-tuberculous mycobacteria skin infections can present as ulcers, necrosis, nodules, sarcoidosis-like lesions, patchy alopecia, or limb oedema. In this case, we present a 37-year-old patient who had cutaneous involvement of the left breast.

Source: Przeglad Epidemiologiczny

DOI: 10.32394/pe/211912

Authors: Mateusz Matwiejuk, Teresa Reduta, Agnieszka Beata Serwin, Hanna Myśliwiec, Iwona Flisiak

Institution: Medical University of Białystok

Language: English

Topic: Mycobacterium research and diagnosis

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415175284