Extensive infection of face by mycobacterium chelonae: An unusual presentation
Mycobacterium chelonae is a rapidly growing mycobacteria, causes cutaneous, soft tissue, and rarely lung infections. Here we present a rare case of extensive infection of face at multiple sites by Mycobacterium chelonae, with an unusual presentation, diagnosed by using conventional methods.
Main Authors: | Swapna A Mali, Tasneem B Doctor, Arun P Doshi, Rajesh Sharma |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2014-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Dermatology |
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Online Access: | http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2014;volume=59;issue=5;spage=495;epage=497;aulast=Mali |
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