Mycobacterial infections: Still a millennium bug - the imaging features ofmycobacterial infections

Mycobacterial infection is re-emerging as a major health care concern. Alth ough Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) is still the most important pathogen, atypical mycobacterium (AMB) infections are becoming increasingly common. We present a pictorial review of the imaging features of these infections i n the chest, abdomen, brain and musculoskeletal system. Imaging similaritie s and differences between the normal and the immunocompromised host will be highlighted. Koh, D. M. et al. Clinical Radiology (2001). 56, 535-544 (C) 2001 The Royal College of Radiologists.