Mycobacterium riyadhense infections.
Mycobacterium riyadhense is a newly described slowly growing, non-tuberculous mycobacterium species. We describe 2 new cases of Mycobacterium riyadhense infections presenting with extra-pulmonary involvement, and reviewed all previously reported cases in the literature. We also describe the spectrum of the disease and explore treatment options based on the experience with the current and previously reported cases.
Division of Infectious Diseases, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, PO Box 9789 A-55, Riyadh 11159, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (11) 4777714 Ext 88231. E-mail. mustafasaad6@yahoo.com.
Mustafa M
MM
Saad
Abeer N
AN
Alshukairi
Mohammed O
MO
Qutub
Noura A
NA
Elkhizzi
Haris M
HM
Hilluru
Ali S
AS
Omrani
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