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Kim Hiatt, MD

Diagnosis

mycobacterium infection mycobacterium infection, atypical immunodeficiency, hereditary

Body Site

leg

Age

4 months

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

Color

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Pattern

Comments

Multiple organisms were seen on the special stain, but the culture took over 6 weeks to grow Mycobacterium fortuitum.

Description

This AFB stain reveals red, corkscrew shaped organisms consistent with the presentation of mycobacteria.

Categories

infections and infestations granulomatous disorder

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10/28/2001 1:25:00

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