Abstract
The Mycobacterium abscessus complex is the most common cause of chronic pneumonia owing to rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacteria. The complex is currently divided into three species: M. abscessus , M. massiliense , and M. bolletii . Among these, M. abscessus is considered to be the most difficult to treat and can develop inducible macrolide resistance once therapy is begun. Now, two studies from South Korea assess microbial characteristics and treatment outcomes …
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