Non-tuberculous mycobacterial lymphadenitis in children: diagnosis and management.
Lymphadenitis is the most common manifestation of nontuberculous mycobacteria infection in children. Its frequency has increased over the past few decades. Diagnosis is based on clinical presentation, purified protein derivative skin test, and bacterial isolation. Management options are surgery, antibiotics, or "observation only"; however, the optimal therapy for this condition is still controversial.
Amir
Jacob
J
Department of Pediatrics C, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tikva and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Israel. amirj@clalit.org.il
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D008199:Lymphadenitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D009161:Mycobacterium; D009164:Mycobacterium Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents