Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infection in a Burn ICU Patient

Abstract

Infection is a leading cause of mortality in burn patients, typically due to bacterial pathogens such as staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, less commonly fungi, and possibly viruses. In non burn patients with underlying pulmonary or cutaneous diseases, nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) have become an increasingly recognized cause of infection, especially in patients who are immunocompromised. Patients with severe burns might have higher rates of NTM infections due to inherent risks associated with the burn injury: compromised skin integrity, immunocompromised state, inhalation injury, and frequent use of indwelling vascular catheters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA629392

Entities

People

  • Clinton K. Murray
  • Duane R. Hospenthal
  • Evan M. Renz
  • Jason F. Okulicz
  • Joseph M. Boyer
  • Kevin K Chung
  • Kevin Skevin Akers
  • Peter J. Blatz

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Bacteria
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Burns
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health Services
  • Infection
  • Infection Control
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Lung Diseases
  • Military Operations
  • Mycobacterium Infections
  • Soft Tissues
  • Thermal Burns
  • Tuberculosis
  • Wound Infections

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Microbial Pathology
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.