Mycobacterium shimoidei, a Rare Pulmonary Pathogen, Queensland, Australia

Nontuberculous mycobacteria are human pathogens with increasing incidence and prevalence worldwide. Mycobacterium shimoidei is a rare cause of pulmonary disease, with only 15 cases previously reported. This series documents an additional 23 cases of M. shimoidei from Queensland, Australia, and highl...

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Main Authors: Timothy M. Baird, Robyn Carter, Geoffrey Eather, Rachel Thomson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2017-11-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/23/11/17-0999_article