Infection of laparoscopic port wound by Mycobacterium fortuitum

Cutaneous infection with rapidly growing mycobacteria is not very commonly reported. Unless strongly suspected, its diagnosis can be missed. We report a case of persistent sinus discharge that developed after laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery, in a healthy adult male, caused by Mycobacterium fort...

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Published in:Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University
Main Authors: Sarvodaya Tripathy, Sanghamitra Padhi, Pritilata Panda, Prabhat Ku Panigrahi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Subjects:
Immunocompetent host
laparoscopic port infection
Mycobacterium fortuitum
postsurgical infection
Online Access:http://www.mjdrdypu.org/article.asp?issn=0975-2870;year=2017;volume=10;issue=1;spage=92;epage=94;aulast=Tripathy
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Summary:Cutaneous infection with rapidly growing mycobacteria is not very commonly reported. Unless strongly suspected, its diagnosis can be missed. We report a case of persistent sinus discharge that developed after laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery, in a healthy adult male, caused by Mycobacterium fortuitum. The case is being reported for its uncommon etiological agent. In this patient, both chronicity as well as repeated supra-added infection of the wound had led to significant discomfort and morbidity.
ISSN:0975-2870

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