Cutaneous Mycobacterium haemophilum infection involving the upper extremities: diagnosis and management guidelines

Cutis. 2019 Oct;104(4):238-241.

Abstract

Mycobacterium haemophilum is a nontuberculous organism that commonly manifests as cutaneous lesions and subcutaneous nodules in immunosuppressed adults. Because M haemophilum infection is rare, the epidemiology, reservoir, and mode of transmission remain largely unknown. Infection presents a challenge to the dermatology community because it is infrequently suspected and commonly misidentified, resulting in delayed diagnosis. We discuss 3 cases of cutaneous M haemophilum infection to better understand clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mycobacterium Infections / diagnosis*
  • Mycobacterium Infections / microbiology
  • Mycobacterium Infections / therapy
  • Mycobacterium haemophilum / isolation & purification*
  • Skin Diseases, Bacterial / diagnosis*
  • Skin Diseases, Bacterial / microbiology
  • Skin Diseases, Bacterial / therapy
  • Upper Extremity