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. 2016 Jul 31;2016:4387461. doi: 10.1155/2016/4387461

(b) Extrapulmonary localization

Signs Laboratory findings Signs
Skin, soft tissue +++ Repeated massive isolation +++ HIV, systemic organs
Lymphadenitis ++ Repeated isolation ++ Osteoarticular, tenosynovial
+/− Single isolation +
AT therapy necessary
Lymphadenitis in children, skin: extirpation of affected lymph nodes is of high importance, excision of affected tissue; osteoarticular, tenosynovial, chirurgical debridement; HIV, Haemocultivation.

+++Strong recommendation for treatment.

++Recommendation for treatment.

+Weak recommendation for treatment (repeated sample collection necessary), managing intermittent treatment.

No treatment.

Based on isolated MAC species. From invasively taken sample (biopsy, bronchoscopy).

Consider contamination, repeated exposition to environmental source, and household screening.