Ann Dermatol.  2019 Dec;31(6):683-685. 10.5021/ad.2019.31.6.683.

A Case of Cutaneous Mycobacterium chelonae Infection Induced by Body Scurbbing

• Shin JY
• Eun DH
• Lee JY
• Yoon TY

• KMID: 2461995
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2019.31.6.683

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Mycobacterium chelonae*
Mycobacterium*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A, B) Multiple variable sized bizarrely shaped ulcers and erosions on the ecchymotic or reddish patches on the neck, chest, and arms. And finally we thank the patient for granting permission to publish this information.

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  Fig. 2 (A, B) Granulomatous inflammation, in dermis and subcutaneous tissue (H&E: A, ×100; B, ×200). (C) Numerous acid-fast bacilli, in the acid-fast bacilli staining (C, ×200).

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