Optimal detection and identification of Mycobacterium haemophilum in specimens from pediatric patients with cervical lymphadenopathy

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作者
Samra, Z
Kaufmann, L
Zeharia, A
Ashkenazi, S
Amir, J
Bahar, J
Reischl, U
Naumann, L
机构
[1] Rabin Med Ctr, Lab Clin Microbiol, Dept Microbiol, IL-49100 Petah Tiqwa, Israel
[2] Schneider Childrens Med Ctr Israel, Petah Tiqwa, Israel
[3] Hy Labs Ltd, Rehovot, Israel
[4] Univ Regensburg, Inst Med Microbiol & Hyg, D-8400 Regensburg, Germany
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10.1128/JCM.37.3.832-834.1999
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Q93 [微生物学];
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071005 ; 100705 ;
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Acid-fast bacilli from pediatric patients with lymphadenopathy were detected in the BACTEC radiometric system and in Mb Redox broth, but not on Lowenstein 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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