Multifocal osteomyelitis caused by Mycobacterium chelonei. A therapeutic dilemma.
An elderly man developed chronic osteomyelitis in the right tibia and both feet after a penetrating injury to the right knee. Mycobacterium chelonei, a species closely related to M. fortuitum, was cultured from all sites. The selection of antibiotic therapy was difficult. The need for prolonged treatment and possible surgical intervention is highlighted.
D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009161:Mycobacterium / Q000187:drug effects; D009164:Mycobacterium Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents