Cutaneous infection with Mycobacterium fortuitum: an unusual presentation.
Indian J Med Microbiol
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2008 Oct-Dec; 26(4): 388-90
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Cutaneous infection with rapidly growing mycobacteria is uncommon and its diagnosis can be missed unless there is strong clinical suspicion coupled with microbiological confirmation. We report a case of localized recurrent soft tissue swelling of the foot by Mycobacterium fortuitum in a healthy adult male. The case is being reported for its uncommon clinical presentation and the associated etiological agent. The patient recovered completely following therapy with amikacin and clarithromycin.
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Main subject:
Humans
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Male
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Amikacin
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Skin Diseases, Bacterial
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Clarithromycin
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Soft Tissue Infections
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Mycobacterium fortuitum
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Immunocompetence
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Middle Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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