A Case of Surgical Site Infection Caused by Mycobacterium fortuitum, following Herniorrhaphy
Rapidly Growing Mycobacteria (RGM) are opportunistic pathogens found in the environment. Mycobacterium fortuitum, M. chelonae and M.abscessus are the important human pathogens of this group. They cause wound infections, disseminated cutaneous disease, pulmonary infection in patients with cystic fi...
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2016-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/8924/20045_CE[Ra]_F(P)_P(ES_RK)_PF1(PO_VJ)_PFA(AK)_PF2(P_RO).pdf |