AI Article Synopsis
- - Nontuberculous mycobacteria are commonly found in the environment and can lead to opportunistic infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
- - A case study is presented involving a patient who developed chronic granulomatous dermatitis due to an uncommon type of bacteria called Mycobacterium intermedium.
- - The infection was linked to exposure from a hot tub in the patient's home.
Article Abstract
Nontuberculous mycobacteria, which are widespread in the environment, frequently cause opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients. We report the first case of a patient with chronic granulomatous dermatitis caused by a rarely described organism, Mycobacterium intermedium. The infection was associated with exposure in a home hot tub.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3374454 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid1205.051281 | DOI Listing |
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