Optimal Detection and Identification of Mycobacterium haemophilum in Specimens from Pediatric Patients with Cervical Lymphadenopathy
1999; American Society for Microbiology; Volume: 37; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1128/jcm.37.3.832-834.1999
ISSN1098-660X
AutoresZmira Samra, Lea Kaufmann, Avraham Zeharia, Shai Ashkenazi, Jacob Amir, Judy Bahar, Udo Reischl, Ludmilla Naumann,
Tópico(s)Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
ResumoAcid-fast bacilli from pediatric patients with lymphadenopathy were detected in the BACTEC radiometric system and in MB Redox broth, but not on Löwenstein Jensen medium. PCR amplification identified the isolates as Mycobacterium haemophilum, which has special nutrition requirements (iron supplements) for growth. Suitable culture medium ensures optimal recovery of this microorganism, avoiding underdiagnosis.
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