Abscess resulting from Mycobacterium kansasii in the left thigh of AIDS patient
An. bras. dermatol
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89(3): 478-480, May-Jun/2014. graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
A case of abscess resulting from Mycobacterium kansasii, in the left thigh of a 53-year-old woman infected with the Human Immunodeficiency virus, is reported. Curiously, there was no pulmonary or systemic involvement as is usual with these Mycobacterium infections. The patient had CD4 T lymphocyte count of 257 cells/µL and a viral load of 60,154 copies. Despite presenting a relatively preserved immunity, the patient also presented Criptococcic meningoencephalitis and Esophageal candidiasis. The patient responded satisfactorily to treatment for infections and after 51 days was discharged.
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Main subject:
AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
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Mycobacterium kansasii
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Abscess
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Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Federal University of Pernambuco/BR
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