Cutaneous infection with Mycobacterium abscessus.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Cutaneous infection with rapidly growing mycobacteria is uncommon and diagnosis may be difficult. However, the histopathological features are distinctive and may aid diagnosis. The three pathogenic species, Mycobacterium fortuitum, M. chelonae and M. abscessus, show major differences in their antimicrobial sensitivities, and species identification is therefore important. We describe a case of infection with M. abscessus, and discuss the clinical and pathological features of such infections, and approaches to their treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous
- Mycobacterium chelonae
- Skin Diseases, Bacterial