Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infection: An Achilles Heel for Clinician

Authors

  • Ham Nazmul Ahasan Professor, Department of Medicine, Popular Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Ishrat Binte Reza Associate Prof. Department of Medicine, Popular Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Md Ayakub Nobi Assistant Registrar, Department of Medicine, Popular Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjm.v36i1.76721

Keywords:

Atypical Mycobacterial Infection, Achilles heel

Abstract

Nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) o Atypical mycobacterial (ATM) infection is becoming an upcoming challenge for the clinicians. Atypical Mycobacterial infections range from pulmonary to extra pulmonary including skin and soft-tissue infections, traumatic and surgical wound infections, catheter and implant-associated infections. They are commonly misdiagnosed as tuberculosis caused by M. tuberculosis (MTB). Appropriate diagnostic methods and tools are essential in order to facilitate the differential diagnosis of Atypical Mycobacterium from MTB infections. We aimed to collect data available on Atypical Mycobacterium for diagnosis and appropriate treatment and to create awareness among the physician to combat with challenges.

Bangladesh J Medicine 2025; 36: 15-18

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Published

2024-12-31

How to Cite

Ahasan, H. N., Reza, I. B., & Nobi, M. A. (2024). Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infection: An Achilles Heel for Clinician. Bangladesh Journal of Medicine, 36(1), 15–18. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjm.v36i1.76721

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 1 (2025)

Section

Review Articles