Author(s): Luz,Kleber Giovanni ; Britto,Maria Helena Marques Fonseca de ; Farias,Domitila Costa de ; Almeida,Mayara Varaschim ; Figueirêdo,Nastassja Morgana de Sousa ; Silva,Paula de Medeiros Nacácio e
Date: 2014
Origin: Oasisbr
Subject(s): Lymphadenitis; Non-tuberculous mycobacteria; Varicella-zoster virus; Mycobacterium fortuitum
Lymphadenitis caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria is an uncommon manifestation in immunocompetent individuals. Here, we report a case of Mycobacterium fortuitum infection in a previously healthy 9-year-old patient who developed cervical lymphadenitis evolving to a suppurative ulcer associated with a varicella-zoster virus infection. We discuss the relationship between the varicella-zoster virus and the immune response of the host as an explanation for the unusual progression of the case.
