Abstract
M. chelonae is a classical but uncommon etiology of nodular lymphangitis. We report 2 cases of nodular lymphangitis caused by M. chelonae occurring in immunocompromised hosts; both were cleared with antibiotic therapy.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Oral
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Clarithromycin / administration & dosage
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Drug Administration Schedule
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Female
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Humans
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Immunocompromised Host*
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Injections, Intravenous
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Lymphangitis / microbiology*
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Lymphangitis / pathology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Minocycline / administration & dosage
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Minocycline / analogs & derivatives
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Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous*
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Mycobacterium chelonae*
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Tigecycline
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Tobramycin / administration & dosage
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Tigecycline
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Minocycline
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Clarithromycin
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Tobramycin