An outbreak of <i>Mycobacterium fortuitum</i> cutaneous infection associated with mesotherapy

Quiñones, C; Ramalle-Gómara, Enrique; Perucha, Milagros; Me, Lezaun Larumbe; Fernández-Vilariño, E; García-Morrás, Patricia; Simal, G.

doi:10.1111/j.1468-3083.2009.03461.x

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“…Nonetheless, cutaneous infections secondary to tattooing, pedicures, and mesotherapy are described. [73][74][75][76] A large outbreak of pedicure-associated M fortuitum furunculosis from whirlpool footbaths was documented in California. This affected healthy individuals and was attributed to inappropriate cleaning of the whirlpool baths and contaminated tap water.…”

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“…74 Shaving the legs before the procedure appears to be one of the main risk factor for infection. [73][74][75][76][77] Of note, other subspecies, such as M chelonae, Mycobacterium massiliense, and Mycobacterium bolletii, also should be considered when pedicure-related mycobacterial infection is suspected, especially because these often require different diagnostic techniques, such as gene sequencing. 77 In general, M fortuitum affects younger, immunocompetent patients who tend to experience limited infections associated with low mortality.…”

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Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

Gonzalez-Santiago¹,

Drage²

2015

Dermatologic Clinics

143

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Section: Mycobacterium Fortuitummentioning

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Section: Mycobacterium Fortuitummentioning

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Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

Gonzalez-Santiago¹,

Drage²

2015

Dermatologic Clinics

143

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“…Cellulitis in immunocompetent adults is mostly due to Streptococcus spp. and Staph aureus [6]. Staphylococcus is common colonizers of skin.…”

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Facial and Periorbital Cellulitis due to Skin Peeling with Jet Stream by an Unauthorized Person

Kaptanoğlu

Mullaaziz

Süer

2014

Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine

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Technologies and devices for cosmetic procedures are developing with each passing day. However, increased and unauthorized use of such emerging technologies may also lead to increases in unexpected results and complications as well. Here, we report a case of facial cellulitis after a “beauty parlor” session of skin cleaning with jet stream peeling device in 19-year old female patient for the first time. Complications due to improper and unauthorized use of jet stream peeling devices may also cause doubts about the safety and impair the reputation of the technology as well. In order to avoid irreversible complications, local authorities should follow the technology and update the regulations where the dermatologists should take an active role.

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“…Contrary to several reported cases of SSTI caused by other NTM species [6-10], previously reported cases of M. wonlinskyi -related SSTI mostly described incidences following surgical procedures including hip prosthesis, peritoneal dialysis, transplantation, and heart surgery and posttraumatic events [3,11-13]. Infections have also been observed in immunocompromised patients [14,15] and in some cases of tissue necrosis involving subjacent bone [1].…”

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Facial skin and soft tissue infection caused by Mycobacterium wolinskyi associated with cosmetic procedures

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BackgroundMycobacteirum wolinskyi is a member of the Mycobacterium smegmatis group, which is less frequently found in clinical settings than other nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) species. However, its clinical significance has recently increased in opportunistic infections. This case is the first report of facial skin and soft tissue infection by M. wolinskyi complicating cosmetic procedures.Case presentationA 56-year-old Asian female patient with a history of receiving multiple facial cosmetic procedures over the preceding 2 years was admitted to our institution with swelling, local pain, and erythema on the right cheek. Mycobacteirum fortuitum complex isolated from a pus culture was identified as M. wolinskyi by rpoB sequencing. Metallic foreign bodies and abscess were detected by radiologic imaging. The pus was incised and drained. Treatment comprised clarithromycin (500 mg every 12 h), amikacin (200 mg every 8 h), and ciprofloxacin (400 mg every 6 h).ConclusionWe report the first case of facial skin and soft tissue infection with M. wolinskyi after multiple cosmetic procedures of filler injection and laser lipolysis. Increased occurrence of NTM infection in nosocomial settings suggests the importance of appropriate treatment including culturing and rpoB gene sequencing when patients who have undergone cosmetic procedures display symptoms and signs of soft tissue infection indicative of NTM infection.

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An outbreak of Mycobacterium fortuitum cutaneous infection associated with mesotherapy

Abstract: We identified a large outbreak of rapidly growing mycobacterial lesions among women who received mesotherapy injections in a single beauty salon.

Cited by 36 publications

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Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

Facial and Periorbital Cellulitis due to Skin Peeling with Jet Stream by an Unauthorized Person

Facial skin and soft tissue infection caused by Mycobacterium wolinskyi associated with cosmetic procedures

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