Isolation of Cell Wall Deficient Mycobacterium tuberculosis from a Case of Chronic Arthritis

Authors

W. D. LeBar
L. H. Mattman
L. Ross

Abstract

Synovial fluid from a case of pyarthrosis was cultured for fungi, mycobacteria, aerobes and anaerobes with negative results. A Cell Wall Deficient (CWD) form was isolated in numerous cultures which showed the physico-chemical reactions characteristic of wall deficient M. tuberculosis.

Recommended Citation

LeBar, W. D.; Mattman, L. H.; and Ross, L. (1975) "Isolation of Cell Wall Deficient Mycobacterium tuberculosis from a Case of Chronic Arthritis," Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal : Vol. 23 : No. 1 , 17-20.
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