Mycobacterium Reverse Hybridization Line-Probe Assay Used to Diagnose Disseminated Mycobacterium haemophilum Infection in a Child with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

Autor: Bosma, F., Deckers-Kocken, J. M., de Graaf, S. S. N., Schülin, T., Melchers, W. J. G., Hoogkamp-Korstanje, J. A.
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Zdroj: European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases; Apr2004, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p345-347, 3p, 1 Chart
Abstrakt: Focuses on mycobacterium reverse hybridization line-probe assay used to diagnose disseminated Mycobacterium haemophilum infection in a six-year-old Dutch girl with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Detection on skin biopsy tissue using a broad spectrum polymerase chain reaction assay; Resistance profile of antimycobacterial agents used; Development of arthritis and osteomyelitis of the right knee in addition to subcutaneous abscesses and fever.
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