Mycobacterium cosmeticum as an unusual cause of ascites.
Despite an increase in the prevalence of non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM), the diagnosis remains difficult and its treatment controversial. Prolonged duration of treatment is frequently needed and eradication is often unlikely.
Department of Gastroenterology, Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry, UK. addleyj@yahoo.co.uk
Jenny
J
Addley
Paul
P
McKeagney
Graham
G
Turner
Martin
M
Kelly
D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001201:Ascites / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000469:parasitology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D009170:Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
D000995:Antitubercular Agents