Infection of a shunt by Mycobacterium fortuitum: case report.
Mycobacterium fortuitum is a rare cause of central nervous system infection; however, shunt infection caused by this organism has not been reported. We report a case of shunt infection subsequent to insertion of a ventriculoatrial shunt for obstructive hydrocephalus caused by a cerebellar hematoma. The shunt infection was controlled by removal of the shunt and a combination of systemic and intraventricular administration of amikacin, and oral administration of ofloxacin. The case is discussed and the pertinent literature reviewed.
Chan
K H
KH
Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital.
Mann
K S
KS
Seto
W H
WH
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents