Peritoneal tuberculosis due to Mycobacterium caprae

IDCases. 2016 Apr 5:4:50-2. doi: 10.1016/j.idcr.2016.02.010. eCollection 2016.

Abstract

The incidence of tuberculosis in humans due to Mycobacterium caprae is very low and is almost confined to Europe. We report a case of a previously healthy 41-year-old Moroccan with a 6 month history of abdominal pain, weight loss, fatigue and diarrhea. A diagnosis of peritoneal tuberculosis due to M. caprae was made.

Keywords: Mycobacterium caprae; Peritoneal tuberculosis; Spoligotype SB0416.

Publication types

  • Case Reports