The ‘Woody Nose’ Infection

A man from Mexico presents with a chronic nasal lesion. A Biopsy reveals gram-negative bacilli. What is the most likely diagnosis? Explore the case.

Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis


What is the most likely cause of this finding in a man from Mexico who had a biopsy showing gram-negative bacilli?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis
Mycobacterium leprae
Acinetobacter baumannii
Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Gram-Negative Bacilli, Granulomatous Disease, Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis, Rhinoscleroma

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