Guidelines
Atypical mycobacterial Cervical Lymphadenitis

Atypical mycobacterial Cervical Lymphadenitis

Most likely pathogen

Atypical mycobacterium (non-TB)

Note

Excision usually curative

Clarithromycin monotherapy may result in rapid resistance therefore 2 agents ALWAYS recommended. If intolerance to Clarithromycin, Azithromycin may be used in its place

Duration of therapy

3-6 months or until symptoms resolve if excision not curative