Extrapulmonary nontuberculous mycobacteria infections: a ten-year review in a tertiary care hospital in Belgium

Key Points

• Extrapulmonary infections show a rising trend over the decade, impacting patient outcomes significantly.
• Nontuberculous mycobacteria were identified as the primary pathogens in more than 60 cases within ten years.
• Observational analysis of patient records at a tertiary care hospital reveals diverse clinical manifestations of these infections.
• Findings highlight the need for increased awareness and diagnostic protocols for managing extrapulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial infections.