Atypical mycobacterial infection mimicking carbuncle in an elderly patient: A case report

• Main Authors: Terlinda Barros (Author), Lili Legiawati (Author), Shannaz Nadia Yusharyahya (Author), Sri Adi Sularsito (Author), Imelda Wihadi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universitas Indonesia, 2015-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Atypical mycobacterium infection occurs under certain skin conditions, namely the disruption of skin integrity and mucous membranes accompanied by the reduction of cellular immunity. However, atypical mycobacterial infection in elderly patients is rarely reported. Case: A 64 years old ma...