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non-tuberculous mycobacterial arthritis

Mycobacterium is one of the main pathogens of chronic bone and joint infection. Non-tuberculous mycobacteria, mostly refers to bird-type intracellular mycobacteria, marine fish mycobacteria, rabbit mycobacteria, Kansas mycobacteria and so on. They exist in soil and water. At present, it is not confirmed that human beings spread infection to each other. Clinical manifestations and X-ray features...



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