| Literature DB >> 18159541 |
Marion Hemmersbach-Miller1, Miguel A Cárdenes-Santana, Alicia Conde-Martel, José A Bolaños-Guerra, María I Campos-Herrero.
Abstract
Two cases of cardiac device infection due to Mycobacterium fortuitum are reported along with a discussion of their clinical management. Long-term therapy and removal of the infected device is needed. The slow progression and absence of systemic signs and symptoms suggest a low pathogenicity of M fortuitum.Entities:
Keywords: Cardiac device; Mycobacterium fortuitum
Year: 2005 PMID: 18159541 PMCID: PMC2095021 DOI: 10.1155/2005/175132
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol ISSN: 1712-9532 Impact factor: 2.471