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*Severe: [[Is treated by::TMP-SMX]] plus either [[Is treated by::amikacin]] or [[Is treated by::imipenem]]
 
*Severe: [[Is treated by::TMP-SMX]] plus either [[Is treated by::amikacin]] or [[Is treated by::imipenem]]
 
*Other antimicrobials include [[Is treated by::ceftriaxone]], [[Is treated by::minocycline]], and [[Is treated by:: linezolid]]
 
*Other antimicrobials include [[Is treated by::ceftriaxone]], [[Is treated by::minocycline]], and [[Is treated by:: linezolid]]
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=== Duration ===
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* Isolated cutaneous infection in immunocompetent host: 3 to 6 months
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* Isolated cutaneous infection in immunocompromised host: 6 to 12 months
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* Serious pulmonary infection: 6 to 12 months or longer
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* Any non-cutaneous disease in immunocompromised host: at least 12 months, and possibly lifelong suppression

Revision as of 13:55, 9 September 2021


Background

Microbiology

  • Beaded Gram-positive partially acid-fast bacillus

Management

Duration

  • Isolated cutaneous infection in immunocompetent host: 3 to 6 months
  • Isolated cutaneous infection in immunocompromised host: 6 to 12 months
  • Serious pulmonary infection: 6 to 12 months or longer
  • Any non-cutaneous disease in immunocompromised host: at least 12 months, and possibly lifelong suppression