Friday, October 29, 2010

Miliary TB of skin


*A rare manifestation of fulminant miliary TB resulting from hematogenous  spread of mycobacteria to multiple organ, including skin.
*The initial site of infection is usually pulmonary or meningeal.occur predominantly in children.
*Tuberculin sensitivity is absent  and bacillary load high.
*Currently numerous instances are reported in the immunocompromised.
*Disseminated lesions occur on all parts of the body especially the trunk.
*Lesions erupt as small, red macule or papules.purpura, vesicle and central necrosis are common.
*Affected patient are gravely ill and prognosis poor.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1673824/

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