A patient with Hodgkin's disease is feeling bad, so he pays a visit to his physician.The physician's clinical examination reveals submandibular lymphadenitis, subcutaneous nodules, painful swellings, ulcers progressing to abscesses, and draining fistulas.What organism is probably producing these symptoms?

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The rare infections associated with M.haemophilum occur primarily in patients who are immunocompromised.Cases have been reported in patients with Hodgkin's disease and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).Submandibular lymphadenitis, subcutaneous nodules, painful swellings, ulcers progressing to abscesses, and draining fistulas are often the clinical manifestations.

A Patient with Hodgkin's Disease Is Feeling Bad, So He