Optimal detection and identification of Mycobacterium haemophilum in specimens from pediatric patients with cervical lymphadenopathy.
J Clin Microbiol
; 37(3): 832-4, 1999 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9986869
ABSTRACT
Acid-fast bacilli from pediatric patients with lymphadenopathy were detected in the BACTEC radiometric system and in MB Redox broth, but not on Löwenstein Jensen medium. PCR amplification identified the isolates as Mycobacterium haemophilum, which has special nutrition requirements (iron supplements) for growth. Suitable culture medium ensures optimal recovery of this microorganism, avoiding underdiagnosis.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Tuberculosis, Lymph Node
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DNA, Bacterial
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S
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Mycobacterium haemophilum
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
J Clin Microbiol
Year:
1999
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Israel