Mycobacterium fortuitum-related lymphadenitis associated with the varicella-zoster virus
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 47(1): 119-121, Jan-Feb/2014. graf
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ABSTRACT
Lymphadenitis caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria is an uncommon manifestation in immunocompetent individuals. Here, we report a case of Mycobacterium fortuitum infection in a previously healthy 9-year-old patient who developed cervical lymphadenitis evolving to a suppurative ulcer associated with a varicella-zoster virus infection. We discuss the relationship between the varicella-zoster virus and the immune response of the host as an explanation for the unusual progression of the case.
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Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Cutáneas Bacterianas
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Mycobacterium fortuitum
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Herpes Zóster
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Linfadenitis
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Infecciones por Mycobacterium no Tuberculosas
Tipo de estudio:
Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2014
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Article