Mycobacterium abscessus: a cutaneous infection in a patient on renal replacement therapy.
We report a 72-year-old man on haemodialysis who presented with multiple abscesses on his lower legs. Routine bacterial culture of abscess pus was reported as 'sterile' after 48 h, leading to the suspicion of a mycobacterial infection. Skin biopsy taken for mycobacterial microscopy and culture isolated a heavy growth of Mycobacterium abscessus.
Morris-Jones
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Department of Dermatology, Guy's Hospital, London, UK. themojos@cwcom.net
Fletcher
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Morris-Jones
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Brown
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Hilton
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Hay
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D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D008297:Male; D009164:Mycobacterium Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*