Tenosinovitis por Mycobacterium chelonae : A propósito de un caso.

Authors

  • Alfredo BERROCAL KASAY
  • Juan ECHEVARRIA ZARATE
  • Erick RAMIREZ ARANDA
  • Elsa CASTRO LEON
  • Dina GONZALES BENDEZU

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20453/rmh.v15i4.778

Abstract

We report a patient with a diagnosis of synovial tenosynovitis who developed septic tenosinovitis with cold abscess on right hand, after a local punction. Mycobacterium chelonae a fast-growing mycobacteria, was isolated. We discuss aspects related to differential diagnosis, epidemiology, risk factors. diagnostic procedures and issues related to treatment of this nosocomial infection.

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Published

2013-01-08

How to Cite

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BERROCAL KASAY A, ECHEVARRIA ZARATE J, RAMIREZ ARANDA E, CASTRO LEON E, GONZALES BENDEZU D. Tenosinovitis por Mycobacterium chelonae : A propósito de un caso. Rev Méd Hered [Internet]. 2013 Jan. 8 [cited 2024 Oct. 7];15(4):229. Available from: http://44.198.254.164/index.php/RMH/article/view/778

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 4 (2004): October - December

Section

BRIEF COMUNICATION

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