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 inJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology Vol. 43; no. 5; pp. 913 - 915
Main Authors Friedli, André, Krischer, Joachim, Hirschel a, Bernard, Saurat, Jean-Hilaire, Pechère, Marc
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 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.)
ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1016/S0190-9622(00)70221-0