Mycobacterium haemophilum: A report of cutaneous Infection in a Patient with end-stage renal disease

Conclusion Cutaneous lesions in immunocompromised patients with positive results in acid-fast staining and negative results for M. tuberculosis should be further assessed using skin culture and molecular techniques to identify rare, atypical mycobacterial species like M. haemophilum.
Source: International Journal of Mycobacteriology - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research