Mycobacterium haemophilum

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Background

One of the non-tuberculous mycobacteria
Grows at 30 ºC with iron in culture
Its environmental reservoir is water

Clinical Manifestations

Tender erythematous skin nodules and ulcers
Tenosynovitis
Osteomyelitis

Management

Treated with azithromycin and ciprofloxacin and rifampin, with or without amikacin

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