Mycobacterium Chlorophenolicum Isolation in Sirolimus-Associated Pneumonitis
Journal Title: Journal of Case Reports and Studies - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Mycobacterium chlorophenolicum is a nontuberculous mycobacterium that has previously been characterized as nonpathogenic. We describe a 44 year-old patient with a history of deceased donor renal transplant on sirolimus who was found to meet criteria for both sirolimus-associated pneumonitis and secondary infection with Mycobacterium chlorophenolicum. In addition to describing a new infection with a generally nonpathogenic organism, we believe this case could generate new hypotheses regarding nontuberculous mycobacteria and the pathogenesis of sirolimus-associated pneumonitis.
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Ramonell RP
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- DOI 10.15744/2348-9820.4.304
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