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Mycobacterium peregrinum Pacemaker Pocket Infection: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Lazo-Vasquez, A. F.
Gonzales-Zamora, J. A.
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-10-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Mycobacterium peregrinum is a rapidly growing mycobacterium (RGM), subspecies of Mycobacterium fortuitum complex, which can cause infections in the skin, surgical sites, and central lines.
It has also been associated with implantable devices such as cardiac devices.
Our objective is to present an atypical clinical case of M.
peregrinum infection associated with a cardiac device, review the published literature, and highlight the importance of this type of RGM infection to enhance their therapeutic success.
Only two other cases have been reported of M.
peregrinum infection associated with cardiac devices.
Diagnosis and treatment of Mycobacterium peregrinum infection can be challenging, and the literature is scarce.
Better understanding and further research should be conducted regarding this infection.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lazo-Vasquez, A. F.& Gonzales-Zamora, J. A.. 2020. Mycobacterium peregrinum Pacemaker Pocket Infection: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148278
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lazo-Vasquez, A. F.& Gonzales-Zamora, J. A.. Mycobacterium peregrinum Pacemaker Pocket Infection: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148278
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lazo-Vasquez, A. F.& Gonzales-Zamora, J. A.. Mycobacterium peregrinum Pacemaker Pocket Infection: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148278
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148278