Mycobacterium Kansasii Olecranon Bursitis

Overview

Journal J Med Microbiol

Specialty Microbiology

Date 2006 Nov 17

PMID 17108281

Citations 4

Authors

G S Barham

D G Hargreaves

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Abstract

A case is reported of a post-traumatic olecranon bursitis caused by Mycobacterium kansasii following an injury sustained in a public swimming pool. It responded to surgical debridement and combined rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide and ethambutol antimicrobial therapy. A literature search was performed and a treatment regimen for this uncommon condition is suggested.

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