Mycobacterium goodii Infections Associated with Surgical Implants at Colorado Hospital

Mycobacterium goodii Infections Associated with Surgical Implants at Colorado Hospital

From February to October 2003, Mycobacterium goodii wound infections were identified among three patients who received surgical implants at a Colorado hospital. This report summarizes the investigation of the first reported nosocomial outbreak of M. goodii. Increased awareness is needed about the po...

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Main Authors: Dayna Devon Ferguson, Ken Gershman, Bette J. Jensen, Matthew J. Arduino, Mitch Yakrus, Robert C. Cooksey, Arjun Srinivasan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2004-10-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Mycobacterium goodii
atypical mycobacteria
nosocomial infection
postoperative wound infection
implants
dispatch
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/10/10/04-0402_article
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Summary:From February to October 2003, Mycobacterium goodii wound infections were identified among three patients who received surgical implants at a Colorado hospital. This report summarizes the investigation of the first reported nosocomial outbreak of M. goodii. Increased awareness is needed about the potential for nontuberculous mycobacteria to cause postoperative wound infections.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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