Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Explain the significance of nontuberculous mycobacterial diseases.

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Although Mycobacteria were long thought to be harmless to humans since they were present in a number of environmental and human samples (including raw milk, pools, soil, dust, and air). However, recent years have seen a rise in the number of opportunistic infections, particularly in the immune-compromised people.

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