title: Mycobacterium kansasii olecranon bursitis.
abstract: A case is reported of a post-traumatic olecranon bursitis caused by Mycobacterium kansasii following an injury sustained in a public swimming pool. It responded to surgical debridement and combined rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide and ethambutol antimicrobial therapy. A literature search was performed and a treatment regimen for this uncommon condition is suggested.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton University NHS Trust, Southampton, UK.
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Barham
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton University NHS Trust, Southampton, UK.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Hargreaves
mesh_terms: D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002062:Bursitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery*; D004322:Drainage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery*; D019909:Mycobacterium kansasii
chemical_list: D000995:Antitubercular Agents