Peritoneal tuberculosis due to Mycobacterium caprae

Peritoneal tuberculosis due to Mycobacterium caprae

The incidence of tuberculosis in humans due to Mycobacterium caprae is very low and is almost confined to Europe. We report a case of a previously healthy 41-year-old Moroccan with a 6 month history of abdominal pain, weight loss, fatigue and diarrhea. A diagnosis of peritoneal tuberculosis due to M...

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Published in:IDCases Vol. 4; no. C; pp. 50 - 52
Main Authors: Nebreda, T., Álvarez-Prida, E., Blanco, B., Remacha, M.A., Samper, S., Jiménez, M.S.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01-01-2016
Elsevier
Subjects:
Case Report
Mycobacterium caprae
Peritoneal tuberculosis
Spoligotype SB0416
Mycobacterium caprae
Peritoneal tuberculosis
Spoligotype SB0416
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Summary:The incidence of tuberculosis in humans due to Mycobacterium caprae is very low and is almost confined to Europe. We report a case of a previously healthy 41-year-old Moroccan with a 6 month history of abdominal pain, weight loss, fatigue and diarrhea. A diagnosis of peritoneal tuberculosis due to M. caprae was made.
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ISSN:2214-2509
2214-2509
DOI:10.1016/j.idcr.2016.02.010