Septic subacromial bursitis caused by Mycobacterium kansasii in an immunocompromised host.
Mycobacterium kansasii is a common cause of pulmonary infection as a result of nontuberculous mycobacteria, but is less commonly described as a cause of an orthopedic infection. We present the first case of M. kansasii subacromial septic bursitis in an immunocompromised host. This case demonstrates the diagnostic and treatment challenges associated with orthopedic infections caused by M. kansasii.
Department of Rheumatology, San Antonio Military Medical Center, 3851 Roger Brooke Drive, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA.
Stephanie D
SD
Mathew
Charla C
CC
Tully
Himabindu
H
Borra
Michael D
MD
Berven
Ramon
R
Arroyo
D002062:Bursitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019909:Mycobacterium kansasii / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013781:Texas