Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are emerging human pathogens, causing a wide
range of clinical diseases affecting individuals who are immunocompromised and who have …

Bacteria can grow and proliferate either as single, independent cells or organized in
aggregates commonly referred to as biofilms. When bacteria succeed in forming a biofilm …

It is now widely recognized that neutrophils are highly versatile and sophisticated cells that
display de novo synthetic capacity and may greatly extend their lifespan. In addition …

Although several dozen studies of gene expression in sepsis have been published,
distinguishing sepsis from a sterile systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is still …

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections can be broadly classified as skin and soft
tissue infections, isolated lung disease, and visceral or disseminated disease. The …

In this review we will focus on unique aspects of Mycobacterium abscessus (MABS) which
we feel earn it the designation of “shapeshifter of the mycobacterial world.” We will review its …

Background Mycobacterium abscessus belongs to the largest group of mycobacteria, the
rapid-growing saprophytic mycobacteria, and is one of the most difficult-to-treat opportunistic …

The mycobacterium genus contains a broad range of species, including the human
pathogens M. tuberculosis and M. leprae. These bacteria are best known for their residence …

Mycobacterium abscessus is considered the most common respiratory pathogen among the
rapidly growing non-tuberculous mycobacteria. Infections with M. abscessus are …

Mycobacterium abscessus is a member of the non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) group,
responsible for chronic infections in individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) or those otherwise …