Outbreak of injection abscesses due to Mycobacterium abscessus

Inman, P. M.

doi:10.1001/archderm.100.2.141

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“…MCC is found ubiquitously in soil, water and dust, but also on the skin and in body secretions [5]. Inoculation of MCC by surgical interventions or traumatic injuries can cause skin infection [6, 7]. The infection spreads out through the lymphatic vessels and extends proximally.…”

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Subcutaneous Infection with Mycobacteriumabscessus in a Renal Transplant Recipient

Prinz

Michaelis²,

Kettelhack³

et al. 2004

Dermatology

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Transplant recipients show a high incidence of infections, often with atypical manifestations mainly because of drug-related immunosuppression. Mycobacterial infections can be life-threatening in immunosuppressed patients due to the risk of dissemination. There have been only few reports of cutaneous infections with Mycobacterium abscessus among immunosuppressed patients. We present a rare case with a sporotrichoid skin infection with M. abscessus in a renal recipient. The value of immunohistochemical detection of mycobacteria using an anti-BCG antibody in the diagnostic work-up skin biopsies is demonstrated. Long-term antibiotic treatment resulted in complete remission, although recurrences with atypical presentation were observed.

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Subcutaneous Infection with Mycobacteriumabscessus in a Renal Transplant Recipient

Prinz

Michaelis²,

Kettelhack³

et al. 2004

Dermatology

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“…There have been few reports of M. abscessus outbreak associated with TPI [10-12] and/or epidural block (EB) procedures over the past years. The aim of this study was to investigate M. abscessus infections at a rural clinic and carry out a surveillance program to determine the extent and source of these infections.…”

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Case Series of <italic>Mycobacterium Abscessus</italic> Infections Associated with a Trigger Point Injection and Epidural Block at a Rural Clinic

Song¹,

Son²,

Lee³

et al. 2012

Epidemiol Health

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OBJECTIVESThe aim of this report is to investigate Mycobacterium abscessus infections at a rural clinic and carry out a surveillance program to determine the extent and source of these infections.METHODSThe authors conducted an active surveillance investigation of 36 patients who had visited the clinic since 1 July 2008. Clinical specimens were collected from the patients and an envirnmental investigation. Pulsed-field gel elctrophoresis (PFGE) was performed for comparing with M. abscessus isolates from the patients.RESULTSSix specimens were obtained from the 6 patients respectively and 22 environmental samples were obtained. M. abscessus was isolated from the wounds of two patients, and various nosocomial pathogens, but not M. abscessus, were isolated from the surrounding environment. Two strains of M. abscessus from patients were identical as a result of PFGE.CONCLUSIONInfection control education including proper hand hygiene should be emphasized for physicians performing invasive procedures. There also needs to be more attention for invasive procedures management, including trigger point injection and epidural block in rural clinics.

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“…Dermatologists are quite familiar with some of these affections: swimming pool granuloma produced by Mycobacterium marinum [11], Buruli ulcer [5] caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium chelonei have been repeatedly isolated from enlarged suppurating lymph glands [8] and from subcutaneous abscesses following a traumatic injury [13] or an injection [2][3][4]6], We report the following case on account of the unusual clinical pic ture and of the unique way of inoculation.…”

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Cutaneous-Mucous Infection with Lymphadenopathy Caused by Mycobacterium chelonei

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Outbreak of injection abscesses due to Mycobacterium abscessus

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Subcutaneous Infection with <i>Mycobacterium</i><i>abscessus</i> in a Renal Transplant Recipient

Subcutaneous Infection with <i>Mycobacterium</i><i>abscessus</i> in a Renal Transplant Recipient

Case Series of <italic>Mycobacterium Abscessus</italic> Infections Associated with a Trigger Point Injection and Epidural Block at a Rural Clinic

Cutaneous-Mucous Infection with Lymphadenopathy Caused by Mycobacterium chelonei

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Subcutaneous Infection with <i>Mycobacterium</i><i>abscessus</i> in a Renal Transplant Recipient

Subcutaneous Infection with <i>Mycobacterium</i><i>abscessus</i> in a Renal Transplant Recipient

Case Series of &lt;italic&gt;Mycobacterium Abscessus&lt;/italic&gt; Infections Associated with a Trigger Point Injection and Epidural Block at a Rural Clinic

Cutaneous-Mucous Infection with Lymphadenopathy Caused by Mycobacterium chelonei

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Case Series of <italic>Mycobacterium Abscessus</italic> Infections Associated with a Trigger Point Injection and Epidural Block at a Rural Clinic