Mycobacterium avium complex olecranon bursitis resolves without antimicrobials or surgical intervention: A case report and review of the literature

Introduction: Nontuberculous mycobacteria are an uncommon cause of septic olecranon bursitis, though cases have increasingly been described in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent hosts. Guidelines recommend a combination of surgical resection and antimicrobials for treatment. This case is the...

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Main Authors: Selene Working, Andrew Tyser, Dana Levy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-01-01
Series:IDCases
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221425091500013X