Mycobacterium fortuitum in cutaneous infections

Three cases of culture proven primary cutaneous infections caused by Mycobacterium fortuitum, a rapidly growing non tuberculous mycobacterium, are reported. The first case was treated with ciprofloxacin and the other two, with trimethoprim / sulphamethoxazole with an excellent outcome.

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Published in:	Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology Vol. 63; no. 6; pp. 376 - 378
Main Authors:	Hemashettar, B M, Pandit, A M, Siddaramappa, B, Manjunatha Swamy, B S, Nashi, H K
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India 01-11-1997
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Summary:	Three cases of culture proven primary cutaneous infections caused by Mycobacterium fortuitum, a rapidly growing non tuberculous mycobacterium, are reported. The first case was treated with ciprofloxacin and the other two, with trimethoprim / sulphamethoxazole with an excellent outcome.
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ISSN:	0378-6323