Mycobacterium senegalense Infection after Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction, Spain
Carretero O, Reyes C, San-Juan R, Chaves F, López-Roa P
Emerging infectious diseases · 2020-03
Abstract
Bacterial infection is a well-known complication of breast implant surgery. We identified Mycobacterium senegalense, the principal pathogen of bovine farcy of cattle, in a woman after implant-based breast reconstruction. This finding indicates that unusual pathogens should be considered as an etiology of infected breast prostheses.
MeSH terms
- Humans
- Mycobacteriaceae
- Mycobacterium Infections
- Surgical Wound Infection
- Breast Neoplasms
- Clarithromycin
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Mastectomy
- Breast Implants
- Middle Aged
- Female