Abstract
Mycobacterium abscessus is a rare cause of skin and soft tissue infections that often results from inoculation with contaminated foreign material. A 41-year-old woman is described regarding an outbreak of M. abscessus following soft tissue augmentation. Clinical features and treatment options are reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Collagen / adverse effects*
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Cosmetic Techniques / adverse effects*
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Female
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Foreign-Body Reaction / complications*
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Foreign-Body Reaction / etiology
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Foreign-Body Reaction / pathology
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Humans
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Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / complications*
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Mycobacterium chelonae*
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Superinfection / complications*