nontuberculous mycobacterial infectious disease — Definition

Tüberküloz dışı mikobakteriyel enfeksiyon hastalığı; it is an infectious disease that can affect various regions of the body, mainly in lungs, lymph nodes, skin and soft tissues. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is created by micobacteria species outside the complex and is often seen in individuals with weakened immune system or chronic lung disease. Clinical symptoms vary according to the affected area, most often manifest itself with symptoms such as chronic cough, phlegm, fire and weight loss. The diagnosis is subject by culture and molecular methods, the treatment contains long-term and multi-biotic regimes.

The Turkish equivalent of "nontuberculous mycobacterial infectious disease" is Tüberküloz dışı mikobakteriyel enfeksiyon hastalığı.

This term belongs to the Diseases category.