Mycobacterium fortuitum-related lymphadenitis associated with the varicella-zoster virus
AUTOR(ES)
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
FONTE
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2014-01
RESUMO
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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