title: Post Liposuction Mycobacterium Abscessus Surgical Site Infection in a Returned Medical tourist Complicated by a Paradoxical Reaction During Treatment.
abstract: Rapidly growing mycobacterial skin and soft tissue infections are known to complicate cosmetic surgical procedures. Treatment consists of more surgery and prolonged antibiotic therapy guided by drug susceptibility testing. Paradoxical reactions occurring during antibiotic therapy can further complicate treatment of non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections. We report a case of post liposuction Mycobacterium abscessus surgical site infection in a returned medical tourist and occurrence of paradox during treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Infectious Diseases, Fiona Stanley Hospital , Australia.
authors.forename: Siong H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Hui
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Sydney South West Pathology Services, Liverpool Hospital , Australia.
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Noonan
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Pathology North Gosford Hospital , Australia.
authors.forename: Ruchir
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Chavada
keywords: Mycobacterium abscessus; cosmetic surgical procedures; medical tourism; surgical site infections