[Non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection of a totally implanted perfusion device]

Rev Mal Respir. 2015 Sep;32(7):747-9. doi: 10.1016/j.rmr.2014.09.007. Epub 2014 Oct 30.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: Catheter-related infection by non-tuberculous mycobacteria is rare but difficult to diagnose and the treatment is not standardized.

Case report: A 64-year-old woman treated for lung cancer with intravenous chemotherapy developed an infection of her totally implanted perfusion device with Mycobacterium chelonae. The infection was cured after surgical removal of the device and treatment with oral clarithromycin.

Conclusion: Mycobacteria may infect vascular access devices. Rapid diagnosis of such infections allows early treatment.

Keywords: Cancer du poumon; Catheter-related infection; Dispositif d’accès vasculaire; Infection liée au cathéter; Lung cancer; Mycobacterium chelonae; Vascular access device.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Catheter-Related Infections / diagnosis*
  • Catheter-Related Infections / drug therapy
  • Clarithromycin / administration & dosage
  • Cross Infection
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Middle Aged
  • Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / drug therapy
  • Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / microbiology*
  • Mycobacterium chelonae / isolation & purification

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Clarithromycin