Disseminated cutaneous Mycobacterium chelonae infection as a presenting sign of ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone syndrome
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2021.10.024
Abstract: ACTH: adrenocorticotropic hormone NTM: nontuberculosis mycobacterium INTRODUCTION Mycobacterium chelonae is a rapidly growing nontuberculosis mycobacterium (NTM). Infection with M chelonae typically results from cutaneous injury, injections, or other medical procedures. Skin infections by the M… read more here.
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Successful Treatment of Mycobacterium chelonae Keratitis Within a Corneal Transplant Using Intrastromal Amikacin Injections—A Case Report Demonstrating the Fundamental Principles and Challenges of Infective Keratitis Management and Novel Therapeutic Approaches
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofz340
Abstract: Abstract Mycobacterium chelonae keratitis is rare and difficult to treat. This is the first known case worldwide of effective treatment using intrastromal amikacin injections in a corneal transplant recipient who had metastatic breast cancer. The… read more here.
Keywords: using intrastromal; intrastromal amikacin; amikacin injections; mycobacterium chelonae ... See more keywords
Identification of the Infection Source of an Outbreak of Mycobacterium Chelonae Keratitis After Laser in Situ Keratomileusis
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001423
Abstract: Purpose: Nontuberculous mycobacteria keratitis is a rare but challenging complication of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). This study was conducted to determine the source(s) of infection in a cluster of cases of keratitis after LASIK… read more here.
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Mycobacterium stephanolepidis sp. nov., a rapidly growing species related to Mycobacterium chelonae, isolated from marine teleost fish, Stephanolepis cirrhifer.
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DOI: 10.1099/ijsem.0.002028
Abstract: A previously undescribed rapidly growing, non-pigmented mycobacterium was identified based on biochemical and nucleic acid analyses, as well as growth characteristics. Seven isolates were cultured from samples collected from five thread-sail filefish (Stephanolepis cirrhifer) and… read more here.
Keywords: mycobacterium; chelonae; stephanolepis cirrhifer; rapidly growing ... See more keywords
A case of Mycobacterium chelonae mediastinitis and acute humoral rejection after heart transplantation
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.13997
Abstract: Mediastinitis is one of the life‐threating complications that can occur after cardiac surgery. However, to the best of our knowledge, there has been no report of mediastinitis caused by Mycobacterium chelonae, which is one of… read more here.
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Investigating hospital Mycobacterium chelonae infection using whole genome sequencing and hybrid assembly
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0236533
Abstract: Mycobacterium chelonae is a rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacterium that is a common cause of nosocomial infections. Here we describe investigation of a possible nosocomial transmission of M. chelonae at the Hospital of the University of… read more here.
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Polymicrobial Extensor Tenosynovitis Including Mycobacterium chelonae Caused by a Dog Bite: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.20.00608
Abstract: CASE A nonimmunocompromised 77-year-old man was bitten in the hand by his dog; redness, swelling, and exudate developed. Despite debridement and medications administered at another hospital, his symptoms did not improve. He was referred to… read more here.
Keywords: mycobacterium chelonae; case; polymicrobial extensor; including mycobacterium ... See more keywords
A Rare Case of Osteomyelitis of an Ankle Caused by Mycobacterium chelonae
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12010097
Abstract: Mycobacterium chelonae, a rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacterium, is usually described as a causative agent of soft tissue infections (postsurgical, posttraumatic, posttransplantation, postinjection, catheter infection, etc.), but only rarely as a cause of osteomyelitis. The authors… read more here.
Keywords: mycobacterium; case osteomyelitis; osteomyelitis; mycobacterium chelonae ... See more keywords