Title | Pathogenesis of nontuberculous mycobacteria infections. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2002 |
Authors | McGarvey, J, Bermudez, LE |
Journal | Clinics in chest medicine |
Volume | 23 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 569-83 |
Date Published | 2002 Sep |
Keywords | Pulmonary, Tuberculosis |
Abstract | M avium is a microorganism well adapted to living in the environment and in different hosts. During the past 15 years, a substantial amount of information has been accumulated about the mechanisms used by M avium to cross the host's mucosal barrier, replicate inside cells, circumvent the host's immune response, and persist inside the host. It turns out that M avium is a fascinating pathogen after all. The increasing knowledge about M avium pathogenesis may one day provide means for a more effective prophylaxis as well as for treatment of the infection. |