Multiple nontuberculous scrofulodermas showing dramatic response to clarithromycin

Multiple nontuberculous scrofulodermas showing dramatic response to clarithromycin

Atypical mycobacteria are distinct from the Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Mycobacterium chelonae, a non-pigment producing rapid grower, can be found in many cutaneous sites; infection occurs most commonly after skin trauma from surgery, injections, or minor injuries. In immune competent patients, the...

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Main Authors: Kumar Parimalam, G Senthil, M Vinnarasan, V Arumugakani, B M Amutha, S Lalitha, S Swarna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Indian Dermatology Online Journal
Subjects:
Clarithromycin
Mycobacterium chelonae
nontuberculous infection
scrofuloderma
Online Access:http://www.idoj.in/article.asp?issn=2229-5178;year=2015;volume=6;issue=1;spage=31;epage=33;aulast=Parimalam

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