Clinical cohort study reveals full cure following combined surgery and prolonged antibiotics for hand infections, highlighting the role of early diagnosis.
isolates were associated with a significantly shorter time to diagnosis (p = 0.02). All patients underwent surgical management with a prolonged course of postoperative antibiotics and were cured of their infection at the end of their treatment course. Conclusions Proper risk factor documentation and heightened clinical awareness are essential to reduce delays in the diagnosis of NTM skin and soft tissue infections and provide the best chance for curative therapy.
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