Prosthetic joint infections caused by <i>Mycobacterium avium</i> complex: a series of five cases
<p>Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) due to <i>Mycobacterium avium</i> complex (MAC) is a rare entity. There is limited guidance on management strategies and outcomes. In this paper, we describe the demographics, comorbidities, and clinical course of five patients at two academic...
| Main Authors: | , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2022-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Bone and Joint Infection |
| Online Access: | https://jbji.copernicus.org/articles/7/137/2022/jbji-7-137-2022.pdf |
| Summary: | <p>Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) due to <i>Mycobacterium avium</i> complex (MAC) is a rare entity. There
is limited guidance on management strategies and outcomes. In this paper, we
describe the demographics, comorbidities, and clinical course of five
patients at two academic institutions, constituting the largest series
described to date.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 2206-3552 |