Identification of Cutaneous Mycobacterium massiliense Infections Associated with Repeated Surgical Procedures

Mycobacterium massiliense, an emerging pathogen that is increasingly reported as a causative agent in infections occurring during medical procedures, is difficult to be identified using conventional methods. Here we report the case of a cutaneous M. massiliense infection that was associated with rep...

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Published inAnnals of dermatology Vol. 22; no. 1; pp. 114 - 118
Main Authors Cho, Ah Young, Kim, Yeon Sook, Kook, Yoon Hoh, Kim, Shin Ok, Back, Seung Ju, Seo, Young Joon, Lee, Jeung Hoon, Lee, Young
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) Korean Dermatological Association; The Korean Society for Investigative Dermatology 01.02.2010
대한피부과학회
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Case Report
피부과학
Mycobacterium massiliense
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Summary:Mycobacterium massiliense, an emerging pathogen that is increasingly reported as a causative agent in infections occurring during medical procedures, is difficult to be identified using conventional methods. Here we report the case of a cutaneous M. massiliense infection that was associated with repeated surgical procedures and that was identified via a comparative sequence analysis of rpoB and hsp65. The patient showed a substantial response to treatment with a combination of antimicrobial therapies consisting of clarithromycin, amikacin, and cefoxitin for 6 months.
Bibliography:G704-002233.2010.22.1.006
ISSN:1013-9087
2005-3894
DOI:10.5021/ad.2010.22.1.114