Mycobacterium simiae complex infection in an immunocompetent child

J Clin Microbiol. 2007 Aug;45(8):2745-6. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00359-07. Epub 2007 May 30.

Abstract

Nontuberculous mycobacteria are ubiquitous in the environment but rarely infect immunocompetent patients. We describe a pediatric case of Mycobacterium simiae complex lymphadenitis in an immunocompetent child and review the natural history, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and current management of the disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lymphadenitis / diagnosis
  • Lymphadenitis / drug therapy
  • Lymphadenitis / microbiology*
  • Lymphadenitis / physiopathology
  • Mycobacterium / isolation & purification*
  • Mycobacterium Infections / diagnosis
  • Mycobacterium Infections / drug therapy
  • Mycobacterium Infections / microbiology*
  • Mycobacterium Infections / physiopathology