Mycobacterium Chelonae: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Mycobacterium Chelonae

Pulmonary Atypical Mycobacterial Infection

chelonae or Mycobacterium abscessus. [jamanetwork.com]

Regular exposure to certain NTM—mycobacterium avium and mycobacterium chelonae are particularly rapidly-growing and pervasive strains—that thrive in a floating “slime layer [sciencedaily.com]

[…] ulcerans Mycobacterium chelonae Mycobacterium fortuitum Mycobacterium abscessus The bacteria gain entry into the body in the following manner: Through inhalation from the [dovemed.com]

Mycobacterial Infection

Mycobacterium Marinum is often resistant to isoniazid. Mycobacterium chelonae is best treated by Clarithromycin in combination with another drug. [ozarkderm.com]

We evaluated a patient with disseminated Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium chelonae infection, of which he died. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

whilst Mycobacterium marinum, Mycobacterium ulcerans, Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium chelonae cause skin infections. [dermnetnz.org]

Mycobacterium Fortuitum

Mycobacterium intracellulare was identified in two patients, Mycobacterium abscessus/chelonae complex was also identified in two patients, Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

The patient underwent multiple debridement, and subsequent tissue grew Mycobacterium chelonae and Mycobacterium fortuitum. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Disk diffusion testing with polymyxin and amikacin for differentiation of Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium chelonae. 5 >40 Mycobacterium tuberculosis Mycobacterium [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Chronic Endophthalmitis

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Canaliculitis caused by Mycobacterium chelonae after lacrimal intubation with silicone tubes. [nature.com]

chelonae subspecies abscessus. ( 8849553 ) El-Asrar A.M....Tabbara K.F. 1995 17 Minimum bactericidal concentrations of Propionibacterium acnes isolates from cases of chronic [malacards.org]

Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

Important species include Mycobacterium marinum and the rapidly growing mycobacterium: M. fortuitum, M. abscessus and M. chelonae. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Mycobacterium chelonae, Mycobacterium fortuitum) were most often isolated from paranasal sinuses, wounds and skin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We also examined treatment decisions and outcomes in a subset of patients with Mycobacterium abscessus complex, Mycobacterium chelonae, Mycobacterium fortuitum, Mycobacterium [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pulmonary Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Infection

Mycobacteriumgordonae Mycobacterium szulgai Mycobacterium scrofulaceum / Mycobacterium parascrofulaceum Mycobacterium xenopi Mycobacterium chelonae : pulmonary mycobacterium [radiopaedia.org]

The isolates included Mycobacterium abscessus (46%), Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) (36%), Mycobacterium gordonae (9%), Mycobacterium chelonae (7%), and Mycobacterium fortuitum [arizona.pure.elsevier.com]

whilst Mycobacterium marinum, Mycobacterium ulcerans, Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium chelonae cause skin infections. [dermnetnz.org]

Mycobacterium xenopi Infection

Contamination of flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopes with Mycobacterium chelonae linked to an automated bronchoscope disinfection machine. [cambridge.org]

ヒトへの感染を引き起こす最もよく見られる RGM は Mycobacterium abscessus、Mycobacterium chelonae、Mycobacterium fortuitum (複合体)、Mycobacterium mucogenicum、Mycobacterium neoaurum である。 [genome.jp]

Atypical Mycobacteria

whilst Mycobacterium marinum, Mycobacterium ulcerans, Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium chelonae cause skin infections. [dermnetnz.org]

chelonae. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The microbiologic evaluation of these cases showed 5 infections due to Mycobacterium chelonae and 1 infection due to Mycobacterium fortuitum. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cutaneous Atypical Mycobacterial Infection

Among rapid growing mycobacteria Mycobacterium fortuitum, Mycobacterium chelonae and Mycobacterium abscessus are reported commonly. [e-ijd.org]

Iatrogenic outbreak of Mycobacterium chelonae skin abscesses. [academic.oup.com]

Skin tissue culture showed an atypical mycobacterium identified as Mycobacterium chelonae. [haematologica.org]

Mycobacterium Marinum Skin Granuloma

whilst Mycobacterium marinum, Mycobacterium ulcerans, Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium chelonae cause skin infections. [dermnetnz.org]

[…] of skin Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infection of skin Mycobacterium chelonae infection of skin Mycobacterium fortuitum infection of skin Mycobacterium kansasii infection [icd9data.com]

[…] tuberculosis (12 - 28 days) and the rapid growers ( Mycobacterium abscessus, Mycobacterium chelonae and Mycobacterium fortuitum) with a rate of 3 - 7 days. [histopathology-india.net]

Mycobacterium Intracellulare Infection

whilst Mycobacterium marinum, Mycobacterium ulcerans, Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium chelonae cause skin infections. [dermnetnz.org]

chelonae Worldwide distribution: found in tap water and other water sources Can follow tattoos, trauma or surgery Mainly affects middle-aged individuals with some degree [dermnetnz.org]

chelonae Mycobacterium fortuitum Mycobacterium abscessus Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare and Mycobacterium kansasii primarily cause lung disease similar to pulmonary TB [dermnetnz.org]

Pulmonary Gangrene

Chelonae (see Mycobacterium Chelonae, [[Mycobacterium Chelonae]]) Mycoplasma (see Mycoplasma Pneumoniae, [[Mycoplasma Pneumoniae]]) Pseudomonas Aeruginosa (see Pseudomonas [mdnxs.com]

chelonae necrotizing pneumonia after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant: report of clinical response to treatment with tigecycline. [mdnxs.com]

Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis (see Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis, [[Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis]]) Klebsiella (see Klebsiella, [[Klebsiella]]): less common etiology Mycobacterium [mdnxs.com]

Stomach Abscess

Here we report a case of injection abscesses due to an atypical mycobacterium, Mycobacterium chelonae. [care.diabetesjournals.org]

M. chelonae is a fast-growing, atypical mycobacterium of Runyon group IV. [care.diabetesjournals.org]

References Kane C, Vincent A, Greene J, Sandin R: Disseminated cutaneous Mycobacterium chelonae infection. [care.diabetesjournals.org]

Retroperitoneal Abscess

To report a case of retroperitoneal abscess caused by Mycobacterium chelonae and treatment. Case report. Private community teaching hospital. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Retroperitoneal abscess caused by mycobacterium chelonae and treatment. Ann Pharmacother 1993;27:178-179. 13. Rhode CM, Jennings WD. [thefreelibrary.com]

Nocardiosis

Mycobacterium chelonae-Mycobacterium abscessus complex clear corneal wound infection with recurrent hypopyon and perforation after phacoemulsification and intraocular lens [ijo.in]

A cluster of cases of Mycobacterium chelonae keratitis following penetrating keratoplasty. Indian J Ophthalmol 2005; 53 : 67–68. 43. [nature.com]

[…] fortuitum, Mycobacterium chelonae ) Central nervous system disease • Malignancy (primary or secondary) • Bacterial abscess (single or multiple) • Vascular infarction • Other [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Mycobacterium Abscessus

Mycobacterium chelonae, two members of the Mycobacterium fortuitum complex, contain five major glycolipids. [microbiologyresearch.org]

Proposal of Mycobacterium peregrinum sp. nov., nom. rev., and elevation of Mycobacterium chelonae subsp. abscessus (Kubica et al.) to species status: Mycobacterium abscessus [intjinfection.com]

Proportions of Mycobacterium massiliense and Mycobacterium bolletii strains among Korean Mycobacterium chelonae-Mycobacterium abscessus group isolates. [atsjournals.org]

Disseminated Atypical Mycobacterial Infection

whilst Mycobacterium marinum, Mycobacterium ulcerans, Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium chelonae cause skin infections. [dermnetnz.org]

[…] ulcerans Mycobacterium chelonae Mycobacterium fortuitum Mycobacterium abscessus The bacteria gain entry into the body in the following manner: Through inhalation from the [dovemed.com]

MOTT36Y [GN: mmm ] Mycobacterium haemophilum [GN: mhad ] Mycobacterium shigaense [GN: mshg ] Mycobacterium abscessus [GN: mab mmv mabb mabl ] Mycobacterium chelonae [GN: mche [genome.jp]

Mycobacterium

[…] immunogenum, Mycobacterium massiliense, and Mycobacterium bolletii, in addition to M chelonae and M abscessus. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Mycobacterium chelonae is a rapidly growing mycobacterium which is known to respond well to standard antibiotic treatment regimen. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Mycobacterium chelonae Is an Ubiquitous Atypical Mycobacterium. Case Rep Dermatol. 2015 May-Aug. 7 (2):207-11. [Medline]. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Mycobacterium Kansasii

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present study was to identify and differentiate Mycobacterium kansasii and Mycobacterium chelonae-Mycobacterium abscessus group strains isolated [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We collected fish from the Missouri River, Montana, to investigate a 1984 finding of Mycobacterium chelonae (reclassified as M. salmoniphilum ) from Mountain Whitefish ( Prosopium [bioone.org]

Vibrio Vulnificus Infection

chelonae in Striae Distensae Some populations are at a higher risk of infection. [mdedge.com]

[…] and consumption in the Gulf of Mexico.2,8,11 The incidence of infection in the United States is highest between April and October.8,11 Related Locus Minoris Resistentiae: Mycobacterium [mdedge.com]

Massa-Casaer-Ceulemans Syndrome

Abscessus Mycobacterium Avium Complex Mycobacterium Chelonae Mycobacterium fortuitum Mycobacterium Gordonae Mycobacterium Kansasii Mycobacterium Malmoense Mycobacterium Marinum [personalizedcause.com]

[…] familial Myasthenia familial limb-girdle Myasthenic syndrome congenital associated with acetylcholine receptor deficiency Myasthenic syndrome congenital slow-channel Mycetoma Mycobacterium [personalizedcause.com]

Martinez Monasterio Pinheiro Syndrome

Mycobacterium Intracellulare

Rapidly Growing NTM & Aerobic Actinomycetes A microdilution MIC method is used for testing mycobacteria such as Mycobacterium abscessus ( M. abscessus), Mycobacterium chelonae [nationaljewish.org]

The most frequently NTM species causing post-LASIK keratitis are Mycobacterium chelonae and Mycobacterium fortuitum, and only 4 other species, Mycobacterium abscessus, Mycobacterium [journals.lww.com]

( M. chelonae), Mycobacterium fortuitum ( M. fortuitum) and Mycobacterium massiliense ( M. massiliense), as well as some other aerobic actinomycetes. [nationaljewish.org]

Abnormality of the Auricle

Both left auricular skin and cervical lymph node cultures grew Mycobacterium chelonae. [academic.oup.com]

Mycobacterium chelonae infections afflicting every organ system have been described. [academic.oup.com]

Mycobacterium chelonae is a rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacterium belonging to Runyon group IV present in dust, soil and water. [academic.oup.com]

Mycobacterium Phlei

Mycobacterium triviale Mycobacterium tuberculosis Mycobacterium ulcerans Mycobacterium xenopi (Rapidly Growing, Mycobacterium chelonae Mycobacterium flavescens Mycobacterium [catalog.hardydiagnostics.com]

[…] abscessus clade [ edit ] M. abscessus M. bolletii M. massiliense Together they are known as the M. abscessus complex Mycobacterium chelonae clade [ edit ] M. chelonae M. [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] gordonae Mycobacterium kansasii Mycobacterium malmoense Mycobacterium marinum Mycobacterium simiae Mycobacterium scrofulaceum Mycobacterium szulgai Mycobacterium terrae complex [catalog.hardydiagnostics.com]

Postoperative Infection

Abstract We report a case of postoperative wound infection due to Mycobacterium chelonae. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Postoperative infection of laparoscopic surgery wound due to Mycobacterium chelonae. [ijmm.org]

At the forefront of his mind were Mycobacterium fortuitum, Mycobacterium chelonae, and Mycobacterium abscessus, which can cause infections of the skin and underlying tissue [statnews.com]

Myelocerebellar Disorder

Abscessus, Mycobacterium Avium Complex, Mycobacterium Chelonae, Mycobacterium fortuitum, Mycobacterium Gordonae, Mycobacterium Kansasii, Mycobacterium Malmoense, Mycobacterium [yumpu.com]

[…] the nia familial limb-girdle, Myas the nic syndrome congenital associated with acetylcholine receptor deficiency, Myas the nic syndrome congenital slow-channel, Mycetoma, Mycobacterium [yumpu.com]

Mycobacterium Smegmatis

Approximately 80% of disease in humans due to RGM is caused by the nonpigmented Mycobacterium chelonae, Mycobacterium abscessus, and Mycobacterium fortuitum, with the remainder [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Mycobacterium has become a more common threat to public health. In January 2012 there were 14 cases of skin infection attributed to Mycobacterium chelonae. [woundsresearch.com]

Engelhardt H, Heinz C, Niederweis M (2002) A tetrameric porin limits the cell wall permeability of Mycobacterium smegmatis. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Mycobacterium Lepraemurium

Mycobacterium chelonae. [link.springer.com]

chelonae, Mycobacterium fortuitum, and Mycobacterium smegmatis. [link.springer.com]

chelonae complex. [link.springer.com]

Drug-Induced Cholestatic Hepatitis

Cholestatic hepatitis in a patient who received clarithromycin therapy for a Mycobacterium chelonae lung infection. Clin Infect Dis 1994 Jun;18(6):1025-1026. 9. [ispub.com]

Yew et al described a similar case report of cholestatic hepatitis induced by clarithromycin therapy in a patient with Mycobacterium chelonae lung infection ( 8 ). [ispub.com]