title: Atypical mycobacterial infections of peritoneal dialysis catheter exit sites--a Louisiana issue.
abstract: Exit-site infections involving peritoneal dialysis catheters are a cumbersome issue that can be difficult to manage. Such infections are usually due to gram-positive organisms and are often treated successfully with oral and/or topical antibiotics. Infections associated with Mycobacterium sp. are much more rare and difficult to treat. We report our experience with four cases of exit-site infections with Mycobacterium sp. in the New Orleans area, along with a review of risk factors and current literature.
authors.affiliation: General Surgery Resident, Tulane University School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Adam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hauch
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Tulane University School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Bridget
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ory
authors.affiliation: Professor of Surgery, Urology, Pediatrics; Tulane University School of Medicine.
authors.forename: Anil
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Paramesh
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D057785:Catheters / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008145:Louisiana; D008297:Male; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology; D009170:Nontuberculous Mycobacteria; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis; D017192:Skin Diseases, Bacterial / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents