Disseminated atypical mycobacterial infection in an allogeneic stem cell transplant recipient
Nontuberculous mycobacteria are pathogens with diverse manifestations in immunocompromised hosts. The lesser-known Mycobacterium haemophilum usually causes cutaneous infection. Diagnosis is challenging but is aided by molecular testing and multidisciplinary communication. We present an immunocomprom...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Dermatology online journal 2021-06, Vol.27 (6) |
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Zusammenfassung: | Nontuberculous mycobacteria are pathogens with diverse manifestations in immunocompromised hosts. The lesser-known Mycobacterium haemophilum usually causes cutaneous infection. Diagnosis is challenging but is aided by molecular testing and multidisciplinary communication. We present an immunocompromised patient with disseminated cutaneous mycobacterial infection with digital tenosynovitis. |
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ISSN: | 1087-2108 1087-2108 |
DOI: | 10.5070/D327654059 |