Bone marrow infection with Mycobacterium fortuitum in a diabetic patient
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2011; 21 (8): 500-502
in English
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ABSTRACT
Incidence and prevalence of Mycobacterium fortuitum infection vary greatly by location and death is very rare except in disseminated disease in immunocompromised individuals. We present what we believe is the first case of bone marrow infection with Mycobacterium fortuitum in an HIV negative patient. Bone marrow examination revealed presence of numerous acid fast bacilli which were confirmed as Mycobacterium fortuitum on culture and by molecular analysis. Patient was managed successfully with amikacin and ciprofloxacin
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Bone Marrow
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Amikacin
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Ciprofloxacin
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Immunocompromised Host
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Year:
2011
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