Possible Causes for mycobacterium fortuitum Skin Infection Mycobacterium fortuitum complex skin infection is described in a previously healthy adolescent girl in Sydney, Australia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] We describe a rare case of an immunocompetent young woman with disseminated skin infection due to Mycobacterium fortuitum. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Mycobacterium fortuitum typically causes superficial skin infections following trauma to the skin and in our patient may have been related to prior leg "waxing". [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pulmonary Atypical Mycobacterial Infection Objective To compare the demographics, clinical features, susceptibility patterns, and treatment for skin and soft tissue infections due to Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium [jamanetwork.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] whilst Mycobacterium marinum, Mycobacterium ulcerans, Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium chelonae cause skin infections. [dermnetnz.org] Chronic Abscess Subsequent submitted specimens identified Mycobacterium fortuitum complex as the causative agent. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com] We describe a rare case of a spontaneous breast abscess secondary to Mycobacterium fortuitum infection. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com] There have been few published reports of Mycobacterium fortuitum associated with breast infections. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com] Cervical Lymphadenitis She was diagnosed with a pulmonary Mycobacterium fortuitum (M. fortuitum) infection with cervical lymphadenitis based on the results of an open biopsy of the cervical lymph [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Mycobacterium fortuitum is a rapidly growing mycobacterium found in soil and water throughout the world. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] She was diagnosed with a pulmonary Mycobacterium fortuitum ( M. fortuitum ) infection with cervical lymphadenitis based on the results of an open biopsy of the cervical lymph [jstage.jst.go.jp] Myocardial Abscess A case of pacemaker infection complicated by bacteremia and myocardial abscess caused by Mycobacterium fortuitum is reported and 9 other cases of pacemaker infection associated [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Myocardial abscess and bacteremia complicating Mycobacterium fortuitum pacemaker infection: case report and review of the literature. [biomedsearch.com] Infections, Atypical / diagnosis*, drug therapy, microbiology Mycobacterium fortuitum / isolation & purification* Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects* Sudan Treatment [biomedsearch.com] Nontuberculous Mycobacteria KEYWORDS: Atypical mycobacteria; Mycobacterium abscessus; Mycobacterium chelonae; Mycobacterium fortuitum; Mycobacterium marinum; Nontuberculous mycobacteria; Rapidly growing [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Mycobacterium fortuitum, Mycobacterium gordonae and Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) were common isolates followed by Mycobacterium flavescens, Mycobacterium scrofulaceum [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The most frequently isolated rapid growing mycobacteria were Mycobacterium fortuitum (8; 15%) and Mycobacterium abscessus (6; 11%), with M. fortuitum accounting for the majority [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pulmonary Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Infection These organisms include: Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare : 60% (on bronchial secretions) see: pulmonary MAIC infection Mycobacterium kansasii : 25% Mycobacterium fortuitum [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 Nosocomial Mycobacterium fortuitum colonization from a contaminated ice machine. Am Rev Respir Dis 1988 ; 138 : 891 – 894. 5. [cambridge.org] These organisms include: Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare : 60% (on bronchial secretions) see: pulmonary MAIC infection Mycobacterium kansasii : 25% Mycobacterium fortuitum [radiopaedia.org] […] ulcerans, M xenopi, M abscessus, M chelonae, M fortuitum, and (rarely) Mycobacterium smegmatis. [emedicine.medscape.com] Atypical Mycobacteria Seven were infected with Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare, six with Mycobacterium avium, six with Mycobacterium scrofulaceum, two with Mycobacterium fortuitum, and one with [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] whilst Mycobacterium marinum, Mycobacterium ulcerans, Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium chelonae cause skin infections. [dermnetnz.org] Mycobacterial Infection We describe the case of a 2-year-old boy with disseminated infection by a rapidly growing, poorly pathogenic mycobacterial species that belonged to the Mycobacterium fortuitum-Mycobacterium [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The authors describe the first known case of Mycobacterium fortuitum infection after upper eyelid blepharoplasty successfully treated with oral doxycycline. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] fortuitum was cultured. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Furunculosis Mycobacterium fortuitum complex are rapidly-growing nontuberculous mycobacteria found ubiquitously in the environment including, water, soil, dust, and biofilms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] We identified and investigated an outbreak of Mycobacterium fortuitum furunculosis among customers of this nail salon. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The same strain of Mycobacterium fortuitum was isolated from 14 patients and three footbaths. 1366-1371 Images in Clinical Medicine Bronchiectasis with Mycobacterium avium [nejm.org] Subcutaneous Abscess Mycobacterium fortuitum; an iatrogenic cause of soft tissue infection in surgery. ANZ J Surg 2004; 74: 662–666. 6. [medicaljournals.se] Pseudo-outbreak of Mycobacterium fortuitum due to contaminated ice machines. Am J Infect Control 2002; 30: 184–186. 8. [medicaljournals.se] Giant Mycobacterium fortuitum; abscess associated with systemic lupus erythematosus. Arch Dermatol 1986; 122: 695–697. 5. [medicaljournals.se] Empyema Abstract Mycobacterium fortuitum is a rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacterium. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Mycobacterium fortuitum is a rapidly growing mycobacterium (RGM) that is an uncommon cause of healthcare-associated infections. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] KEYWORDS: Mycobacterium fortuitum; Noninvasive ventilation; Pulmonary fistula; Thoracic empyema [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Lipid Pneumonia Permanent link : Other title Lipoid pneumonia and supra-infection with mycobacterium fortuitum. [pascal-francis.inist.fr] Lipoid pneumonia and Mycobacterium fortuitum pulmonary infection: successful treatment with sulfisoxazole. Tex Med. 1985;813:57-60. 7. [consultant360.com] Garcia-Ibarbia C, Espina B, Fernandez-Ayala M, Nan D (2007) Mycobacterium fortuitum infection and lipoid pneumonia. Respiratory Medicine Extra 3: 92-93. [omicsonline.org] Cutaneous Atypical Mycobacterial Infection The identification of Mycobacterium fortuitum was obtained by PRA (Restriction Enzymes Pattern Analysis). [moh-it.pure.elsevier.com] Culture yielded Aspergillus flavus and Mycobacterium fortuitum. [ijpmonline.org] Keywords: Mycobacterium, Skin infection How to cite this article: Hemashettar B M, Pandit A M, Siddaramappa B, Manjun. Mycobacterium Fortuitum in Cutaneous Infections. [ijdvl.com] Mycobacterium Marinum Skin Granuloma whilst Mycobacterium marinum, Mycobacterium ulcerans, Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium chelonae cause skin infections. [dermnetnz.org] […] of skin Mycobacterium fortuitum infection of skin Mycobacterium kansasii infection of skin Mycobacterium malmoense infection of skin Mycobacterium marinum infection of skin [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] Breast Abscess Coney PM, Thrush S: Cutaneous Mycobacterium fortuitum complicating breast reconstruction. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com] Cultures grew Prevotalla melangenica and Mycobacterium fortuitum. She required drainage and antibiotic treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Subsequent submitted specimens identified Mycobacterium fortuitum complex as the causative agent. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com] Dacryocystitis To characterize the clinical presentation of Mycobacterium fortuitum dacryocystitis, an unusual microbial cause of this disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Chronic dacryocystitis caused by Mycobacterium fortuitum. Ophthalmology. 1993 May. 100(5):666-8. [Medline]. Asiyo MN, Stefani FH. [emedicine.medscape.com] Palmar Abscess Talaat AM, Trucksis M, Kane AS, Reimschuessel R (1999) Pathogenicity of Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium smegmatis to goldfish, Carassius auratus. [link.springer.com] Brief Report First Online: 26 April 2007 Infections caused by the Mycobacterium fortuitum group are increasingly being reported [ 1 ]. [link.springer.com] Ip FK, Chow SP (1992) Mycobacterium fortuitum infections of the hand. Report of five cases. J Hand Surg 17:675–677 Google Scholar 3. [link.springer.com] Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease A 35-year-old Sri Lankan patient, with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease and a hiatus hernia, contracted a pulmonary infection with Mycobacterium fortuitum-chelonae. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Lung Abscess Although Mycobacterium fortuitum (MF) is a non-tuberculous mycobacterium that rarely causes disease, there are reported cases of pneumonia, lung abscess, and empyema in subjects [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis Blood cultures grew Mycobacterium fortuitum, a biofilm-associated microbe. The role of biofilm in prosthetic valve endocarditis is discussed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Acne Vulgaris Functional analysis of pAL5000, a plasmid from Mycobacterium fortuitum : construction of a “mini” mycobacterium- Escherichia coli shuttle vector. J. [doi.org] Suppurative Granuloma Most species of NTM have been associated with skin and soft tissue infections, but rapidly growing mycobacteria ( Mycobacterium fortuitum, M. chelonae, and M. abscessus ), [jcm.asm.org] Pyogranulomatous panniculitis in a cat associated with infection by the Mycobacterium fortuitum/peregrinum group.Can Vet J, 43(4), 285-7. 13-Ahmed H, Rafindadi AH, Pindiga [conganat.org] […] infections such as Mycobacterium fortuitum. [ijdpdd.com] Thoracomelic Dysplasia fortuitum 感染症の1例 萩原 恵里, 関根 朗雅, 佐藤 友英, 馬場 智尚, 篠原 岳, 遠藤 高広, 十河 容子, 西平 隆一, 小松 茂, 松本 裕, 小倉 高志, 高橋 宏 医中誌Web 参考文献9件 被引用文献4件 6 Mycobacterium fortuitum による肺感染症の臨床的検討 萩原 恵里, 関根 朗雅 [ci.nii.ac.jp] Mycobacterium marinum 感染症の1例 玉置 健一郎, 鍋谷 大二郎, 吉田 志緒美, 青山 眞弓, 澤田 宗生, 草田 詩恵, 竹嶋 好, 久保 嘉朗 医中誌Web 参考文献12件 3 気胸を合併した抗酸菌症症例の検討 高橋 伸政, 星 永進, 鍵山 奈保, 柳澤 勉, 杉田 裕 医中誌Web 参考文献22件 5 気胸を合併した肺 Mycobacterium [ci.nii.ac.jp] Hernia Treatment of nonpulmonary infections due to Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium chelonei on the basis of in vitro susceptibilities. J. Infect. Dis. 152 : 500 -514. [jcm.asm.org] Ventral hernia synthetic mesh repair infected by Mycobacterium fortuitum. Am. Surg. 65 : 1035 -1037. Newton, J. A., Jr., P. J. Weiss, W. A. Bowler, and E. C. [jcm.asm.org] Human disease due to Mycobacterium smegmatis. J. Infect. Dis. 158 : 52 -59. Wallace, R. J., Jr., J. M. Swenson, V. A. Silcox, and M. G. Bullen. 1985. [jcm.asm.org] Mycobacterium Intracellulare Infection whilst Mycobacterium marinum, Mycobacterium ulcerans, Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium chelonae cause skin infections. [dermnetnz.org] fortuitum Worldwide distribution: found in natural and processed water sources, sewage and dirt Local cutaneous disease, osteomyelitis, joint infections and ocular disease [dermnetnz.org] […] chelonae Mycobacterium fortuitum Mycobacterium abscessus Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare and Mycobacterium kansasii primarily cause lung disease similar to pulmonary TB [dermnetnz.org] Moraxella Catarrhalis She was diagnosed with tuberculosis when she was a child, and in 2009, Mycobacterium fortuitum was isolated in a sputum culture for which she received treatment with Isoniazid [hindawi.com] Scrofuloderma Mycobacterium gastri III (Others) Fast-Growing Mycobacteria Facultative human pathogens Mycobacterium fortuitum IV Mycobacterium ... [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com] Mycobacterium marinum, Mycobacterium ulcerans, Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium chelonae cause cutaneous infections The Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is the [pcds.org.uk] […] haemophilum III Mycobacterium ulcerans III Mycobacterium xenopi III Nonpathogens Mycobacterium flavescens II Mycobacterium. terrae complex III Mycobacterium triviale III [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com] Septic Embolus One patient with coincident anaplastic anemia harbored Mycobacterium fortuitum, which is a rare micro-organism. [journals.lww.com] Bacteroides fragilis was cultured in 1 patient with thymic carcinoma, and Mycobacterium fortuitum was cultured in 1 patient with anaplastic anemia who had been given a high [journals.lww.com]
