Mycobacterium chelonae infection in an immunocompromised patient presenting as multiple papulonodules on the leg.
Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat
; 31(Suppl): S21-S24, 2022 03.
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ABSTRACT
Mycobacterium chelonae is a rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacteria that is a rare cause of cutaneous infections in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients. The clinical presentation is heterogeneous and non-specific, and therefore, despite an increasing incidence of these infections, patients are often misdiagnosed. Here we present the case of an immunocompromised 73-year-old female patient that developed tender, erythematous, violaceous to brownish papules and nodules on both the anterior and posterior aspects of her left lower leg. A histopathological examination revealed acid-fast bacilli, and a tissue culture identified M. chelonae. Disease resolution was achieved with long-term targeted antibiotic therapy based on susceptibility testing.
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Assunto principal:
Mycobacterium chelonae
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Dermatopatias Bacterianas
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Infecções por Mycobacterium não Tuberculosas
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article