Email this article Mycobacterium abscessus Infection After Breast Implantation
Abstract
Mycobacterium abscessus is an acid-fast bacillus which is known to be found in water, soil and dust. It is well known to contaminate medical/surgical instruments which are not stored appropriately. It is also found on skin surfaces and can be inoculated due to poor disinfection procedures prior to surgeries. A 57-year-old female, who recently returned from a trip to Dominican Republic, presented with fever and chills. She had a breast augmentation surgery during the visit. Workup revealed an infection in her right breast which resolved after removal of the implant and antibiotic therapy.
Clin Infect Immun. 2017;2(1):8-9
doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/cii26w
Clin Infect Immun. 2017;2(1):8-9
doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/cii26w
Keywords
Acid fast staining; Mycobacterium abscessus; Sterile techniques
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