Lymphadenitis in children
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| Feature | Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria | Tuberculosis | Suppurative Lymphadenitis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Species | Mycobacterium avium complex, Mycobacterium haemophilum, Mycobacterium malmoense, Mycobacterium kansasii | Mycobacterium tuberculosis | Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes |
| Age | <5 years | >10 years | all ages |
| Tuberculosis Risk Factors | abset | present | absent |
| Time Course | weeks to months | weeks to months | days |
| Location | unilateral | unilateral or bilateral | unilateral |
| Skin Changes | re-purple discoloration | none | red discoloration, warm, tender |
| Constitutional Symptoms | rare | common | rare |
| Elevated CRP/ESR/WBC | normal or mildly elevated | elevated | elevated |
| TST >10 mm | 30-60% | 70-90% | none |
| IGRA | negative | positive 70-80% | negative |
