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Cutaneous Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections in Alberta, Canada: An Epidemiologic Study and Review

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Title
Cutaneous Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections in Alberta, Canada: An Epidemiologic Study and Review
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Medical and Surgical Dermatology, May 2018
DOI 10.1177/1203475418776945
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Megan A. Sander, Judith L. Isaac-Renton, Gregory J. Tyrrell

Abstract

Cutaneous infections caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) occur infrequently. Nonetheless, the incidence of NTM infections is reported to be increasing. In Canada, cutaneous NTM infections have not been well described. A database review from 2006 to 2016 was done to assess species frequency, incidence, and trends of the most common cutaneous NTMs in the province of Alberta, Canada. We also reviewed major diagnostic and epidemiologic aspects of NTM cutaneous infections with a focus on Mycobacterium marinum. A database search identified 244 cases of NTM infections. Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex had the highest incidence, causing 64% of cases. Rapid growers ( Mycobacterium abscessus, Mycobacterium chelonae, Mycobacterium fortuitum) caused 23% and M marinum 13%. Information on infection site was available for 117 cases. There was no difference noted in sex distribution; however, differences in age groups between species were noted. The incidence of NTM cutaneous infections in Alberta, Canada, was reported for the first time and the incidence of M marinum was found to be similar to that reported in the worldwide literature. Patients' age groups were different between species. Knowledge of the unique microbiological features of NTMs and the role of the diagnostic laboratory are important.

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Unknown 14 100%

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Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Bachelor 4 29%
Other 2 14%
Student > Ph. D. Student 1 7%
Researcher 1 7%
Student > Postgraduate 1 7%
Other 0 0%
Unknown 5 36%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Medicine and Dentistry 3 21%
Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine 1 7%
Immunology and Microbiology 1 7%
Environmental Science 1 7%
Unknown 8 57%
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