Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8653091 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Nontuberculous mycobacterium infections associated with HCDs used during cardiothoracic surgery may have a long latency period and may be lethal. Cardiothoracic surgeon awareness or involvement in this issue is critical in helping to mitigate this emerging public health concern.
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Authors
Keith B. MD, David D. MD, Suzanne B. MD, MBA, Richard A. MD, Richard MD, Kelly RN, Julia A. RN, MS, Jose MD, Nicole BS, Catherine MS,