Salas Natalie Mariam, Klein Nicole
University of New Mexico; and †Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center, Albuquerque, NM.
Infect Dis Clin Pract (Baltim Md). 2017 Mar;25(2):62-65. doi: 10.1097/IPC.0000000000000428. Epub 2016 Aug 9.
, a rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacterium, is an emerging pathogen in nosocomial infections. Its inherent resistance patterns make it a challenging organism to treat, and delays in identification can lead to poor outcomes. We present a case of cardiac device pocket infection with , complicated by both antibiotic resistance and drug reactions that highlight the challenges faced by clinicians trying to eradicate these infections. We also present a brief review of the English literature surrounding this disease, including a table of all reported cases of infections and their outcomes to act as guide for clinicians formulating treatment plans for these infections. A clear understanding of diagnostic methods and treatment caveats is essential to curing infections caused by these organisms.
作为一种快速生长的非结核分枝杆菌,是医院感染中一种新出现的病原体。其固有的耐药模式使其成为一种难以治疗的微生物,而鉴定延迟可能导致不良后果。我们报告一例心脏装置囊袋感染病例,该病例合并抗生素耐药和药物反应,凸显了临床医生在试图根除这些感染时面临的挑战。我们还简要回顾了围绕该疾病的英文文献,包括所有已报告的感染病例及其结果的表格,以指导临床医生制定这些感染的治疗方案。清楚了解诊断方法和治疗注意事项对于治愈由这些微生物引起的感染至关重要。