2014
DOI: 10.4103/0019-5154.135491
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Cutaneous Mycobacterium fortuitum infection: Successfully treated with amikacin and ofloxacin combination

Abstract: Cutaneous infections caused by atypical mycobacteria are uncommon and the diagnosis can be missed unless there is strong clinical suspicion supported by laboratory confirmation. We report a case of chronic discharging sinus caused by Mycobacterium fortuitum in a young healthy immunocompetent individual. The patient recovered completely following amikacin and ofloxacin therapy.

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“…At the species level, confirmatory results ( Fig. 2 ) suggest that, in addition to M. smegmatis mc 2 155 used to isolate the bacteriophages, subcluster P1 mycobacteriophages are likely able to infect Mycobacterium fortuitum— which can cause infections in the skin, lymph nodes, and joints of immunocompromised individuals ( Sethi et al 2014 ), as well as Mycobacterium gilvum , and Mycobacterium intracellulare— which can cause pulmonary infections and lymphadenitis in immunocompromised individuals ( Han et al 2005 ). In contrast, bacteriophages of subclusters P2–P6 displayed low likelihoods of infection for all tested hosts.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 87%
“…At the species level, confirmatory results ( Fig. 2 ) suggest that, in addition to M. smegmatis mc 2 155 used to isolate the bacteriophages, subcluster P1 mycobacteriophages are likely able to infect Mycobacterium fortuitum— which can cause infections in the skin, lymph nodes, and joints of immunocompromised individuals ( Sethi et al 2014 ), as well as Mycobacterium gilvum , and Mycobacterium intracellulare— which can cause pulmonary infections and lymphadenitis in immunocompromised individuals ( Han et al 2005 ). In contrast, bacteriophages of subclusters P2–P6 displayed low likelihoods of infection for all tested hosts.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 87%
“…The occurrence of disseminated infection due to an organism that is not normally virulent requires deep investigation in immunocompromised states [13]. NTM infections are difficult to identify.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…M fortuitum is a nontuberculous mycobacteria that is ubiquitous in the environment and mainly causes infections of the skin, lungs, lymph nodes, and joints often after trauma or surgery. 5 Mycobacterium infections are known to cause fistulous tracts and recurrent infections. Treatment with antibiotics is culture directed, and surgical therapy is often required for cases of lymphadenitis.…”
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confidence: 99%