A significant knowledge gap exists concerning the geographical distribution of nontuberculous
mycobacteria (NTM) isolation worldwide. To provide a snapshot of NTM species …

The genus Mycobacterium includes human pathogens (Mycobacterium tuberculosis and
Mycobacterium leprae) and environmental organisms known as non-tuberculous mycobacteria …

This paper reviews the potential benefits that can be obtained by the implementation of data
fusion in a multi-sensor environment. A thorough review of the commonly used data fusion …

To improve the microbiological diagnosis of device-related osteoarticular infections, we
have developed a protocol based on the sonication of device samples, followed by …

Biofilm‐associated implant‐related bone and joint infections are clinically important due to
the extensive morbidity, cost of care and socioeconomic burden that they cause. Research in …

Background: In recent years cutaneous infections with Mycobacterium tuberculosis with an
atypical clinical appearance have become more common because of the increasing number …

The incidence of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is expected to increase in the coming years.
PJI has serious consequences for patients, and high costs for the health system. The …

The aim of our study was to characterize the etiology of prosthetic joint infections (PJIs)—including
multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO)—by category of infection. A multicenter study …

Background. Streptococci are not an infrequent cause of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI).
Management by debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) is thought to produce …

Debe sospecharse tuberculosis pulmonar en pacientes con síntomas respiratorios durante
más de 2–3 semanas. La inmunodepresión puede modificar la presentación clínica y …