Mycobacterium chelonei Infection: Successful Treatment Based on a Radiometric Susceptibility Test

AUTOR(ES)

Arroyo, Julio

RESUMO

A patient with Mycobacterium chelonei infection was treated with erythromycin stearate and streptomycin. The choice of antibiotics was based on a rapid radiometric susceptibility test developed in our laboratory.

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