Abstract:Non-tuberculous rapidly growing mycobacteria have been known to cause a variety of skin and soft tissue infection. The diagnosis of NTM in bone and joint infections is easily missed because of nonspecific signs and symptoms. We report a case of a 65 year old male with osteomyelitis of the right knee of 4 years duration. The patient had no prior history of trauma or injury and finally presented with discharging sinus and edema of the right knee. The discharge persisted in spite of empiric therapy with anti-tube… Show more
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