Mycobacterium maeseillense bloodstream infection combined with skin fungal infection: a case report and literature review
Danchun Wang,
Dongjie Xue,
Xin Chen
et al.
Abstract:Background
Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are widely present in the natural environment and can invade the human body through the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and skin. They are particularly prone to infecting immunocompromised patients, primarily affecting multiple organs including the lungs, lymph nodes, and skin. However, reported cases of NTM bloodstream infections are rare. We aim to report a rare case of Mycobacterium massiliense bloodstream infection with concurrent skin fungal infecti… Show more
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