Catheter Related Line Sepsis Resulting from Mycobacterium chelonae Infection in an Immunocompromised Host

Title:Catheter Related Line Sepsis Resulting from Mycobacterium chelonae Infection in an Immunocompromised Host

Volume: 15 Issue: 2

Author(s): Suresh J. Antony

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Keywords: Line sepsis, NTM, sepsis.

Abstract: Almost any species of non tuberculosis mycobacterium [NTM], including M. chelonae may be associated with nosocomial infections including catheter related sepsis, pneumonia etc. We present a case of catheter related sepsis due to M. chelonae which was treated with appropriate therapy including removal of the catheter. This case serves as a reminder to include the NTM group in the differential diagnosis of these nosocomial infections.

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Antony J. Suresh, Catheter Related Line Sepsis Resulting from Mycobacterium chelonae Infection in an Immunocompromised Host, Infectious Disorders - Drug Targets 2015; 15 (2) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1871526515666150724114724