Mycobacterium malmoense infection in HIV positive patients.
Mycobacterium malmoense is a non-tuberculous mycobacterium which has previously been associated with underlying pulmonary pathology and depressed immunity. We describe two patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus from whom M. malmoense was isolated, and discuss its treatment and possible pathogenic role.
Claydon
E J
EJ
St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London, U.K.
Coker
R J
RJ
Harris
J R
JR
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000150:complications*; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents