Prevalence and epidemiologic features of nontuberculous mycobacteria causing persistent surgical site infections in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are an increasing cause of extrapulmonary infections affecting skin and soft tissue. This study aimed to determine the involvement of NTM in persistent surgical site infections (SSIs) in Bangladesh.

Methods

Specimens of SSIs (wound swab, pus, sinus discharge) were collected from patients who attended a tertiary care hospital during a 6-month period in 2024. NTM were detected by phenotypic methods (microscopic examination, culture, biochemical tests), immunochromatography, and polymerase chain reaction. Species of NTM were identified by sequence analysis of hps65 gene. Antimicrobial susceptibility was determined by broth microdilution test.

Results

Among a total of 155 samples collected, NTM were detected in 12 sample

SUBMITTER: Nahar MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12391278 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature