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A Dermal Piercing Complicated by Mycobacterium fortuitum
Joint Authors
Patel, Trisha
Scroggins-Markle, Leslie
Kelly, Brent
Source
Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-08-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Dermal piercings have recently become a fashion symbol.
Common complications include hypertrophic scarring, rejection, local infection, contact allergy, and traumatic tearing.
We report a rare case of Mycobacterium fortuitum following a dermal piercing and discuss its medical implications and treatments.
Case.
A previously healthy 19-year-old woman presented complaining of erythema and edema at the site of a dermal piercing on the right fourth dorsal finger.
She was treated with a 10-day course of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and one course of cephalexin by her primary care physician with incomplete resolution.
The patient stated that she had been swimming at a local water park daily.
A punch biopsy around the dermal stud was performed, and cultures with sensitivities revealed Mycobacterium fortuitum.
The patient was treated with clarithromycin and ciprofloxacin for two months receiving full resolution.
Discussion.
Mycobacterium fortuitum is an infrequent human pathogen.
This organism is a Runyon group IV, rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacteria, often found in water,soil, and dust.
Treatment options vary due to the size of the lesion.
Small lesions are typically excised, while larger lesions require treatment for 2–6 months with antibiotics.
We recommend a high level of suspicion for atypical mycobacterial infections in a piercing resistant to other therapies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Patel, Trisha& Scroggins-Markle, Leslie& Kelly, Brent. 2013. A Dermal Piercing Complicated by Mycobacterium fortuitum. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005584
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Patel, Trisha…[et al.]. A Dermal Piercing Complicated by Mycobacterium fortuitum. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005584
American Medical Association (AMA)
Patel, Trisha& Scroggins-Markle, Leslie& Kelly, Brent. A Dermal Piercing Complicated by Mycobacterium fortuitum. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005584
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1005584