title: Mycobacterial infections.
abstract: Mycobacterial infections of the hand are increasing in frequency, and at least seven atypical mycobacteria have been reported in the hand. The authors present several types of atypical mycobacteria, the types of infections they cause, accurate diagnosis methods, and proper treatment protocols.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, George Washington University, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Gunther
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Levy
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006225:Hand; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D009164:Mycobacterium Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D013717:Tenosynovitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy