Abscess resulting from Mycobacterium kansasii in the left thigh of AIDS patient

A case of abscess resulting from Mycobacterium kansasii, in the left thigh of a 53-year-old woman infected with the Human Immunodeficiency virus, is reported. Curiously, there was no pulmonary or systemic involvement as is usual with these Mycobacterium infections. The patient had CD4 T lymphocyte c...

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Published in:Anais brasileiros de dermatología 2014-05, Vol.89 (3), p.478-480
Main Authors: Lima, Catarina Tenório de, Magalhães, Vera
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abscess - diagnosis
Abscess - drug therapy
Abscess - microbiology
AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections - complications
AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections - drug therapy
Case Report
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Middle Aged
Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous - complications
Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous - drug therapy
Mycobacterium kansasii
Thigh
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:A case of abscess resulting from Mycobacterium kansasii, in the left thigh of a 53-year-old woman infected with the Human Immunodeficiency virus, is reported. Curiously, there was no pulmonary or systemic involvement as is usual with these Mycobacterium infections. The patient had CD4 T lymphocyte count of 257 cells/µL and a viral load of 60,154 copies. Despite presenting a relatively preserved immunity, the patient also presented Criptococcic meningoencephalitis and Esophageal candidiasis. The patient responded satisfactorily to treatment for infections and after 51 days was discharged.
ISSN:0365-0596
1806-4841
DOI:10.1590/abd1806-4841.20142741