Treatment of Mycobacterium chelonae infection with controlled localized heating.
An immunocompetent man acquired a localized cutaneous infection caused by the atypical mycobacterium Mycobacterium chelonae. This was successfully treated with controlled localized heating with a hand-held radiofrequency heat generator. Possible mechanisms of effects of heat on this organism are discussed.
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Section of Dermatology, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson 85724.
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D000368:Aged; D004582:Electronics, Medical / Q000295:instrumentation; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000628:therapy*; D011846:Radio Waves