2024
DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s445175
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Cutaneous Mycobacterium Abscessus Infection Following Plastic Surgery: Three Case Reports

Hongwei Shen,
Qiaomin Zhang,
Liang Peng
et al.

Abstract: Aim Mycobacterium abscessus is ubiquitous in the environment and seldom causes infections in immunocompetent individuals. However, skin and soft tissue infections caused by M. abscessus have been reported in recent years. Additionally, the cutaneous infections or outbreaks post cosmetic surgery caused by M. abscessus have been increasing due to the popularity of plastic surgery. The main modes of transmission are through contamin… Show more

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