An annular plaque due to Mycobacterium haemophilum infection in a patient with AIDS
Infections with mycobacteria are of importance in the differential diagnosis of skin lesions in immunocompromised patients. We report the case of a human immunodeficency virus (HIV)-infected patient who presented with an annular plaque as cutaneous manifestation of Mycobacterium haemophilum. Improve...
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Published in | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Vol. 43; no. 5; pp. 913 - 915 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Mosby, Inc
2000
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Summary: | Infections with mycobacteria are of importance in the differential diagnosis of skin lesions in immunocompromised patients. We report the case of a human immunodeficency virus (HIV)-infected patient who presented with an annular plaque as cutaneous manifestation of
Mycobacterium haemophilum. Improvement of the immunologic status is important for successful treatment. Complete resolution was only observed when the antimycobacterial therapy was combined with antiretroviral therapy. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2000;43:913-5.) |
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ISSN: | 0190-9622 1097-6787 |
DOI: | 10.1016/S0190-9622(00)70221-0 |