2013.01.29 – Quiz: Mycobacterium Abscessus

Which of the following is not correct about Mycobacterium abscessus?
A. It is a rapidly growing mycobacterium.
B. Pulmonary disease is most common.
C. Cutaneous infections caused by cosmetic injections have been reported in Hong Kong, and in overseas, also by acupuncture, intramammary injections and abdominoplasty.
D. Clarithromycin or azithromycin are always not effective in treatment.
E. Combination antibiotics therapy is preferred