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Published in: HAND 2/2009

01-06-2009 | Case Reports

Mycobacterium smegmatis Infection of the Hand

Authors: Corliss A. Best, Timothy J. Best

Published in: HAND | Issue 2/2009

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Abstract

We report a case of Mycobacterium smegmatis granuloma in the soft tissues of the first web space of the left hand in a 67-year-old Caucasian woman. She was in good systematic health; there was no recollection of trauma to the hand. A combined regime of prolonged antibiotic therapy and surgical debridement was necessary to ultimately eradicate the infection. The natural history, microbiology, and treatment of this rare hand infection are discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Mycobacterium smegmatis Infection of the Hand
Authors
Corliss A. Best
Timothy J. Best
Publication date
01-06-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
HAND / Issue 2/2009
Print ISSN: 1558-9447
Electronic ISSN: 1558-9455
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11552-008-9147-6

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