Cutaneous Infection Caused By M.Chelonae Following Thorn Prick
Published: June 1, 2009 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2009/.527
DIAS M* , ANTONY B** , SCARIA B***, PINTO H ****
Dept. of Microbiology, Fr. Muller Medical College, Kankanady, Mangalore-575002
Correspondence
Dr. Meena Dias, Asso. Prof.,
Dept. of Microbiology, Fr. Muller Medical
College, Kankanady, Mangalore - 575002.
Phone-0824 2238273 E-mail:drmeenadias@gmail.com
Mycobacterium chelonae is a rare pathogen that causes infection among humans. It is ubiquitous in nature. We report here, a cutaneous infection in a healthy young lady following thorn prick. She was treated with Clarithromycin and Cotrimoxazole and recovered completely after treatment.
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