title: Multiple nontuberculous scrofulodermas showing dramatic response to clarithromycin.
abstract: Atypical mycobacteria are distinct from the Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Mycobacterium chelonae, a non-pigment producing rapid grower, can be found in many cutaneous sites; infection occurs most commonly after skin trauma from surgery, injections, or minor injuries. In immune competent patients, the infection is more frequently localized as a cellulitis or a nodule, whereas, in the immunocompromised patient, dissemination (more than five lesions) can occur. Because the organism is resistant to antituberculous therapy, abscess can develop and follow a chronic, indolent course. We report a case of multiple scrofuloderma due to nontuberculous infection caused by M. chelonae showing dramatic response to clarithromycin.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors: Kumar
authors: K
authors: Parimalam
authors: Department of Dermatology, Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Senthil
authors: Department of Dermatology, Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Vinnarasan
authors: Department of Dermatology, Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Arumugakani
authors: Department of Dermatology, Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors: B M
authors: BM
authors: Amutha
authors: Department of Microbiology, Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Lalitha
authors: Department of Microbiology, Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Swarna
keywords: Clarithromycin; Mycobacterium chelonae; nontuberculous infection; scrofuloderma
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