Mycobacterium abscessus subsp abscessus lung disease: ‘trouble ahead, trouble behind…’

Mycobacterium abscessus subsp abscessus is the most common respiratory pathogen among the rapidly growing non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) and is also the most feared due to its well-deserved reputation for being refractory to antibiotic therapy. M. abscessus subsp abscessus has multiple innate an...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Griffith, David E.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Faculty of 1000 Ltd 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4229719/