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.
Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital.
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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