Mycobacterium avium Infection after Acupoint Embedding Therapy. Issue 9 (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Jiao; Lai, Linying; Liang, Liming; Bai, Xinyue; Chen, Minliang
• Is Part Of: Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Volume 5:Issue 9(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• Subjects: Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; 617.95205
• DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000001471
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2169-7574

Abstract

Abstract : Summary: Nontuberculous mycobacterium is a ubiquitous environmental organism that is unusual to cause a true infection, but it can cause severe cutaneous infections. In this case report, we present a successful treatment for a Chinese patient with Mycobacterium avium cutaneous infection after acupoint embedding therapy. We managed to conduct pathogenic detection, drug sensitive test, and multidisciplinary consultation. Finally, a systematic treatment strategy of nontuberculous mycobacterium was performed. Twenty-two-month follow-up revealed excellent outcome without any recurrence.