Mybacterium chelonae Infection Occurring at the Site of Bee Sting Therapy / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 374-378, 2011.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-100067
ABSTRACT
Mycobacterium chelonae is a rapidly growing atypical mycobacterium found in soil and water. In a healthy person, it causes cutaneous infection after an invasive procedure or surgery. Herein, we present a case of a 52-year-old man with multiple erythematous plaques and nodules on the back and left arm, and these occurred at the site of bee sting therapy by a herbal medical doctor. The histologic findings showed a granulomatous infiltration composed of numerous neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, histiocytes and multinucleated giant cells. Acid fast bacilli were detected by Ziehl-Neelsen stain and Mycobacterium chelonae infection was confirmed by an INNO-LiPA mycobacteria kit. The patient was treated with 1 g of clarithromycin and 200 mg of doxycycline for 6 months and his condition improved considerably.
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Main subject:
Arm
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Soil
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Bees
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Bites and Stings
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Lymphocytes
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Giant Cells
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Mycobacterium chelonae
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Clarithromycin
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Doxycycline
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Eosinophils
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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