Subdural empyma due to Mycobacterium fortuitum in a non-HIV patient.
Indian J Med Microbiol
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2014 Oct-Dec ; 32 (4): 446-448
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em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-156967
ABSTRACT
A 14‑year‑old male child presented with high grade intermittent fever with altered sensorium since 5‑6 days and generalised seizures. On examination neck stiffness noticed with normal haemogram and chest X‑ray. CSF microscopy was normal and no growth seen in aerobic culture. CT scan showed loculated lesion. Drained pus showed acid fast organism and culture on Lowestein Jensen medium showed pale‑coloured growth on 3rd day. Organism identified as Mycobacterium fortuitum by biochemical test. Interesting aspect of this case was there is no history of trauma or injection and patient was negative for HIV antibody.
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Estudo prognóstico
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Indian J Med Microbiol
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Microbiology
Ano de publicação:
2014
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