title: Soft tissue abscess caused by Mycobacterium fortuitum.
abstract: Mycobacterium fortuitum is an environmental organism which rarely causes disease. We report the case of a young man in whom this organism caused a soft tissue abscess. The laboratory findings and subsequent management of the case are described.
authors.affiliation: Joint Microbiology and Public Health Laboratory, Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, U.K.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Westmoreland
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Woodwards
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Holden
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: James
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D000328:Adult; D002440:Cefoxitin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002939:Ciprofloxacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003240:Connective Tissue Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009164:Mycobacterium Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D002939:Ciprofloxacin; D002440:Cefoxitin