Mycobacterium monacense in a patient with a pulmonary tumor

Jpn J Infect Dis. 2008 Jan;61(1):77-8.

Abstract

We report on a Mycobacterium monacense infection associated with a pulmonary tumor in a Chinese patient. To our knowledge, this is the first case of M. monacense described in a non-European patient with a tuberculosis-like disease. Further evaluation of the human pathogenic potential of M. monacense is needed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Lung / microbiology*
  • Male
  • Mycobacterium / genetics
  • Mycobacterium / isolation & purification*
  • Mycobacterium Infections / drug therapy
  • Mycobacterium Infections / microbiology*
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / drug therapy
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / microbiology*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents