Cutaneous Mycobacterium chelonei presenting in an immunocompetent host: case report and review of the literature

Cutis. 1995 Nov;56(5):293-5.

Abstract

Mycobacterium chelonei is in the family of fast-growing atypical mycobacteria. Clinical infection can have varying presentations. We present a case of a nonhealing thigh abscess that grew Mycobacterium chelonei on culture. The clinical presentations and causes of Mycobacterium chelonei infections are reviewed, along with current treatment options.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / diagnosis
  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunocompetence
  • Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / diagnosis*
  • Mycobacterium chelonae
  • Skin Diseases, Bacterial / diagnosis*
  • Thigh