Atypical mycobacterial cutaneous infection caused by mycobacterium abscessus complex: An unusual presentation masquerading actinomycosis

Atypical mycobacterial cutaneous infection caused by mycobacterium abscessus complex: An unusual presentation masquerading actinomycosis

Atypical mycobacterial infections are caused by mycobacteria other than those from the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and Mycobacterium leprae. They are ubiquitous, aerobic, nonmotile, and acid-fast bacilli seen in soil and water. Here, we report the case of a 31-year-old married female who pres...

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Main Authors: Gaurav Harishchandra Khandait, Rajvardhan Bagane, Swapna S Khatu, Nachiket Palaskar, Abhishek S Patokar, Himanshu Pophale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Clinical Dermatology Review
Subjects:
atypical mycobacteria
matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight
mycobacterium abscessus complex
tuberculosis-polymerase chain reaction
Online Access:http://www.cdriadvlkn.org/article.asp?issn=2542-551X;year=2022;volume=6;issue=1;spage=53;epage=53;aulast=Khandait

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