Infectious arthritis in renal transplant patients may be a commonly diagnosed condition with traditional bacterial organisms isolated. However, since nontuberculous mycobacteria are ubiquitous in the environment, immunocompromised individuals may suffer from infections with these organisms. Concomitant gout and Mycobacterium avium intracellulare septic arthritis is described for the first time in this clinical setting. Appropriate cultures should be performed even in the setting of crystal arthritis in posttransplant patients when clinically indicated.
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