Mycobacterium fortuitum-related lymphadenitis associated with the varicella-zoster virus

Mycobacterium fortuitum-related lymphadenitis associated with the varicella-zoster virus

Lymphadenitis caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria is an uncommon manifestation in immunocompetent individuals. Here, we report a case of Mycobacterium fortuitum infection in a previously healthy 9-year-old patient who developed cervical lymphadenitis evolving to a suppurative ulcer associated with a varicella-zoster virus infection. We discuss the relationship between the varicella-zoster virus and the immune response of the host as an explanation for the unusual progression of the case.

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Main Authors: Luz,Kleber Giovanni, Britto,Maria Helena Marques Fonseca de, Farias,Domitila Costa de, Almeida,Mayara Varaschim, Figueirêdo,Nastassja Morgana de Sousa, Silva,Paula de Medeiros Nacácio e
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT 2014
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822014000100119
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