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Atypical mycobacteria.

J M Kaplan

    Pediatric Annals
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Atypical mycobacteria are common and usually harmless, but can cause localized infections like cervical adenitis and swimming-pool granuloma in children. Systemic disease is rare, typically occurring in immunocompromised individuals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Atypical mycobacteria are ubiquitous environmental bacteria.
    • They are generally considered non-pathogenic saprophytes in healthy individuals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the spectrum of diseases caused by atypical mycobacteria.
    • To differentiate disease presentation in children versus immunocompromised adults.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of atypical mycobacterial infections.
    • Clinical case analysis of cervical adenitis and swimming-pool granuloma.
    • Review of systemic infections in immunocompromised hosts.

    Main Results:

    • Atypical mycobacteria cause localized cervical adenitis and swimming-pool granuloma in children.

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  • These childhood infections are typically nonprogressive.
  • Widespread systemic disease can occur in immunocompromised patients.

    • Conclusions:

    • Atypical mycobacterial infections are usually benign and localized in children.
    • Treatment strategies vary from medication and excision for cervical adenitis to self-healing for swimming-pool granuloma.
    • Immunocompromised individuals are at risk for severe, disseminated atypical mycobacterial infections.