Abstract
Mycobacterium fortuitum group species is an atypical rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacterium. It has been increasingly recognized as a potential pathogen mostly encountered in skin and soft tissue infections. Rarely, however, it has been associated with catheter-related infections, either central venous lines or peritoneal dialysis catheters. In this report we describe 2 patients maintained on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis who developed Mycobacterium fortuitum peritonitis and a catheter tunnel abscess, respectively. Molecular biology identification of the isolates was performed in both cases. The literature is reviewed regarding all similar cases.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Ascitic Fluid / microbiology
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DNA, Bacterial / analysis
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / diagnosis
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Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / drug therapy
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Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / etiology*
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Mycobacterium fortuitum / genetics
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Mycobacterium fortuitum / isolation & purification*
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Peritoneal Cavity / microbiology*
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Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / adverse effects*
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Peritonitis / diagnosis
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Peritonitis / drug therapy
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Peritonitis / etiology*
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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DNA, Bacterial