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Lymphadenitis in children is caused by Mycobacterium avium hominissuis and not related to ‘bird tuberculosis’
4 Mar 2008
Abstract excerpt
Mycobacterium avium is the most commonly encountered mycobacterium species among non-Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (nontuberculous mycobacteria) isolates worldwide and frequently causes lymphadenitis in children. During a multi-centre study in The Netherlands that was performed to determine the optimal treatment for mycobacterial lymphadenitis, concern was expressed in the media about the possible role of...
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