title: Extensive Infection of Face by Mycobacterium chelonae: An Unusual Presentation.
abstract: Mycobacterium chelonae is a rapidly growing mycobacteria, causes cutaneous, soft tissue, and rarely lung infections. Here we present a rare case of extensive infection of face at multiple sites by Mycobacterium chelonae, with an unusual presentation, diagnosed by using conventional methods.
authors.affiliation: Hurkisondas Nurrotumdas Hospital, Girgaon, Mumbai, India.
authors.forename: Swapna A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Mali
authors.affiliation: Hurkisondas Nurrotumdas Hospital, Girgaon, Mumbai, India.
authors.forename: Tasneem B
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Doctor
authors.affiliation: Hurkisondas Nurrotumdas Hospital, Girgaon, Mumbai, India.
authors.forename: Arun P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Doshi
authors.affiliation: Hurkisondas Nurrotumdas Hospital, Girgaon, Mumbai, India.
authors.forename: Rajesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sharma
keywords: Atypical mycobacterial infection; Facial tuberculosis; Mycobacterium chelonae