Bursitis due to Mycobacterium goodii, a recently described, rapidly growing Mycobacterium

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Friedman, ND [1 ]
Sexton, DJ [1 ]
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[1] Duke Univ, Med Ctr, Div Infect Dis, Durham, NC 27710 USA
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10.1128/JCM.39.1.404-405.2001
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Q93 [微生物学];
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071005 ; 100705 ;
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We report a case of olecranon bursitis due to Mycobacterium goodii in a 60-year-old man. Prior to recognition of his infection, he received intrabursal steroids and underwent olecranon bursectomy. His infection was cured with antimicrobial therapy consisting of doxycycline and ciprofloxacin. This case illustrates that previously unrecognized members of the Mycobacterium smegmatis group of mycobacteria have pathogenic potential.
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