title: Cutaneous Mycobacterium chelonei presenting in an immunocompetent host: case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Mycobacterium chelonei is in the family of fast-growing atypical mycobacteria. Clinical infection can have varying presentations. We present a case of a nonhealing thigh abscess that grew Mycobacterium chelonei on culture. The clinical presentations and causes of Mycobacterium chelonei infections are reviewed, along with current treatment options.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114, USA.
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Kelley
authors.forename: K C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Deering
authors.forename: E T
authors.initials: ET
authors.lastname: Kaye
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000175:diagnosis*; D016926:Mycobacterium chelonae; D017192:Skin Diseases, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013848:Thigh