Acupuncture-Associated Mycobacterium goodii Infection of Prosthetic Knee Joint. Issue 1 (January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kruse, Jason P.; Lewis, Roshan J.; Smith, Hayden L.; Taylor, Matthew J.
• Is Part Of: Infectious diseases in clinical practice. Volume 27:Issue 1(2019:Jan.)
• Publication Date: 2019-01
• Subjects: Mycobacterium goodii -- septic arthritis -- acupuncture -- nontuberculous mycobacterium -- rapid growing mycobacterium; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1097/IPC.0000000000000669
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1056-9103

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Mycobacterium goodii is rarely associated with prosthetic joint infections. We report a case of M. goodii septic arthritis in an adult with a prosthetic knee–associated diagnosis subsequent to acupuncture. In patients with prosthetic joint replacements receiving acupuncture therapy, one should consider avoiding insertions near these joints.