Atypical Mycobacterium and breast surgery.
An unusual case of atypical mycobacterium infection following breast ptosis correction is described. This was successfully treated with a combination antibiotic regime. Breast surgery and atypical mycobacterium is discussed with reference to diagnosis management and suggested treatment regimes.
D000328:Adult; D000583:Amikacin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D017291:Clarithromycin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015378:Imipenem / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016462:Mammaplasty; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*
D015378:Imipenem; D000583:Amikacin; D017291:Clarithromycin