Mycobacterium goodii Infections Associated with Surgical Implants at Colorado Hospital

From February to October 2003, Mycobacterium goodii wound infections were identified among three patients who received surgical implants at a Colorado hospital. This report summarizes the investigation of the first reported nosocomial outbreak of M. goodii. Increased awareness is needed about the po...

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Main Authors: Dayna Devon Ferguson, Ken Gershman, Bette J. Jensen, Matthew J. Arduino, Mitch Yakrus, Robert C. Cooksey, Arjun Srinivasan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2004-10-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/10/10/04-0402_article