Hernia repair mesh-associated Mycobacterium goodii infection.
We report on a patient with an abdominal wall abscess that developed after an inguinal hernia repair that utilized synthetic mesh. Mycobacterium goodii, a recently recognized, rapidly growing mycobacterium related to M. smegmatis, was isolated both from the abdominal wall aspirate and from surgically drained material. Infection resolved following thorough debridement, mesh removal, and prolonged antimicrobial therapy. This case report extends our understanding of the spectrum of M. goodii infection.
Sohail
Muhammad R
MR
Division of Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA.
Smilack
Jerry D
JD
D018784:Abdominal Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D000368:Aged; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000209:etiology*; D009170:Nontuberculous Mycobacteria / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D013526:Surgical Mesh / Q000382:microbiology*