Abstract
Mycobacterium xenopi is a water-related mycobacterium with low pathogenicity in humans. Little is known about the association between anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF)alpha and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections. The case history is presented of fatal M xenopi infection in a patient receiving anti-TNFalpha treatment.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Antirheumatic Agents / adverse effects*
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid / drug therapy
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Etanercept
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Fatal Outcome
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Humans
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Immunoglobulin G / adverse effects*
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Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
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Male
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Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / chemically induced*
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Mycobacterium xenopi*
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Opportunistic Infections / chemically induced*
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Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / chemically induced*
Substances
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Antirheumatic Agents
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Immunoglobulin G
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Immunosuppressive Agents
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Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor
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Etanercept