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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em Inglês
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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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Assunto principal:
Humanos
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Masculino
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Amicacina
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Dermatopatias Bacterianas
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Claritromicina
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Infecções dos Tecidos Moles
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Mycobacterium fortuitum
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Imunocompetência
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Pessoa de Meia-Idade
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Antibacterianos
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Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Assunto da revista:
Microbiology
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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