Infectious Diseases
Other mycobacterial infections
Serious
ICD-10: A31 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: माइकोबैक्टीरियल संक्रमण · தமிழ்: மைக்கோபாக்டீரியல் தொற்று · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮೈಕೋಬ್ಯಾಕ್ಟೀರಿಯಲ್ ಸೋಂಕು · తెలుగు: మైకోబాక్టీరియల్ ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · বাংলা: মাইকোব্যাকটেরিয়াল সংক্রমণ · मराठी: मायकोबॅक्टेरियल संसर्ग · ગુજરાતી: માયકોબેક્ટેરિયલ ચેપ
About this condition
Other mycobacterial infections are caused by bacteria related to tuberculosis but distinct from it, affecting the skin, lungs, or lymph nodes with chronic symptoms. These infections are more common in people with weakened immune systems and can cause persistent skin nodules, ulcers, or respiratory problems. They require specific antibiotic combinations and prolonged treatment, different from standard tuberculosis therapy.
Common symptoms
skin nodules
chronic cough
fever
night sweats
weight loss
swollen lymph nodes
skin ulcers
When to see a doctor: within a few days for proper diagnosis
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | माइकोबैक्टीरियल संक्रमण · त्वचा पर गांठ · पुराना खांसी · लसिका ग्रंथि सूजन |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மைக்கோபாக்டீரியல் தொற்று · தோல் கட்டிகள் · நாள்பட்ட இருமல் · நிணநீர் முடிச்சு வீக்கம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮೈಕೋಬ್ಯಾಕ್ಟೀರಿಯಲ್ ಸೋಂಕು · ಚರ್ಮದ ಗಂಟುಗಳು · ದೀರ್ಘಕಾಲ ಕೆಮ್ಮು · ದುಗ್ಧರಸ ಗ್ರಂಥಿ ಊತ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మైకోబాక్టీరియల్ ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · చర్మంపై ముద్దలు · దీర్ఘకాలిక దగ్గు · శోషరస గ్రంథి వాపు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মাইকোব্যাকটেরিয়াল সংক্রমণ · চামড়ায় পিণ্ড · দীর্ঘস্থায়ী কাশি · লসিকা গ্রন্থি ফোলা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | मायकोबॅक्टेरियल संसर्ग · त्वचेवर गाठी · जुनाट खोकला · लसिका ग्रंथी सूज |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | માયકોબેક્ટેરિયલ ચેપ · ચામડી પર ગઠ્ઠા · લાંબા ગાળાની ઉધરસ · લસિકા ગ્રંથિ સોજો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Other mycobacterial infections?
skin nodules, chronic cough, fever, night sweats, weight loss, swollen lymph nodes.
When should I see a doctor?
within a few days for proper diagnosis
Is Other mycobacterial infections common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Other mycobacterial infections?
Severity is classified as Serious. within a few days for proper diagnosis.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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