Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
JBJI
Articles | Volume 9, issue 1
Articles | Volume 9, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-9-99-2024
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https://doi.org/10.5194/jbji-9-99-2024
© Author(s) 2024. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 9, issue 1
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29 Feb 2024
Original full-length article |  | 29 Feb 2024

Characteristics and management of periprosthetic joint infections caused by rapidly growing mycobacteria: a retrospective study and a review of the literature

Pansachee Damronglerd, Eibhlin Higgins, Madiha Fida, Don Bambino Geno Tai, Aaron J. Tande, Matthew P. Abdel, and Omar M. Abu Saleh

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This work investigates periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) caused by rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) following total joint arthroplasty. Eight patients were identified as part of a retrospective review. The isolated RGM species included Mycobacterium abscessus  (three cases), M. fortuitum (three cases), and one case each of M. immunogenum and M. mageritense. We provide novel insights into the successful treatment of PJIs caused by newly identified RGM (M. immunogenum and M. mageritense).
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