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Atypical mycobacterial infection is an illness caused by a type of mycobacterium other than tuberculosis .
Atypical mycobacteria can cause a wide variety of infections such as abscesses , septic arthritis , and osteomyelitis (bone infection). They can also infect the lungs, lymph nodes, gastrointestinal tract, skin, and soft tissues.
There are many different species of mycobacterium other than tuberculosis ( Mycobacterium tuberculosis ). Some of the most common are listed below:
The rate of atypical mycobacterial infections is rare, but it is increasing as the AIDS population grows. Populations at risk include individuals who have lung disease and weakened immune systems ( immunosuppression ).
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