Mycobacterium chimaera infections among cardiothoracic surgery patients associated with heater-cooler devices-Kansas and California, 2019.
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2021.396
Abstract: BACKGROUND In 2015, an international outbreak of Mycobacterium chimaera infections among patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgeries was associated with exposure to contaminated LivaNova 3T heater-cooler devices (HCDs). From June 2017 to October 2020, the Centers for… read more here.
Keywords: heater cooler; chimaera; chimaera infections; cooler devices ... See more keywords
Mycobacterium chimaera Infection After Aortic Valve Replacement Presenting With Aortic Dissection and Pseudoaneurysm
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy018
Abstract: Abstract We present a case of Mycobacterium chimaera infection presenting with aortic dissection and pseudoaneuysm in a 22-year-old man with a past history of aortic valve replacement. Clinicians should consider M. chimaera infection in those… read more here.
Keywords: chimaera infection; mycobacterium chimaera; presenting aortic; aortic dissection ... See more keywords
Mycobacterium chimaera infection after cardiac surgery: Catastrophic effects of delayed diagnosis
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15172
Abstract: To the Editor, The interesting and timely paper by Cain et al., in press in the Journal of Cardiac Surgery, provides important details concerning the devastating consequences of Mycobacterium chimaera (MC) infection. In their patient… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; infection; chimaera infection; cardiac surgery ... See more keywords
Coinfection of Mycobacterium malmoense and Mycobacterium chimaera in a kidney transplant recipient: A case report and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1111/tid.13241
Abstract: Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous organisms found in soil and water. Solid organ recipients are at increased risk of NTM infections due to impaired immunity. Although the NTM infections rate is low, it increases morbidity… read more here.
Keywords: mycobacterium; transplant recipient; kidney transplant; transplant ... See more keywords
Mycobacterium chimaera-induced tenosynovitis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-233868
Abstract: A 61-year-old man with a 4-year history of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis presented to our clinic with swelling of the right hand that deteriorated over 6 months ([figure 1A][1]). The treatment included methotrexate (12 mg/week), tacrolimus (1 mg/day)… read more here.
Keywords: rheumatoid; induced tenosynovitis; rheumatoid arthritis; mycobacterium chimaera ... See more keywords
Mycobacterium chimaera in Heater–Cooler Units in Denmark Related to Isolates from the United States and United Kingdom
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2303.161941
Abstract: Mycobacterium chimaera was present at high rates (>80%) in heater–cooler units (HCUs) from all 5 thoracic surgery departments in Denmark. Isolates were clonal to HCU-associated isolates from the United States (including some from patients) and… read more here.
Keywords: united kingdom; isolates united; united states; cooler units ... See more keywords
Investigation of non-tuberculous mycobacteria in a primary hospital from southeastern China.
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DOI: 10.3855/jidc.11772
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) can colonize the human body, leading to opportunistic infection. This study was conducted to analyze the NTM species composition in a primary hospital and investigate the potential features of the patients… read more here.
Keywords: primary hospital; investigation non; mycobacterium; mycobacterium intracellulare ... See more keywords