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Mycobacterium Smegmatis Infection of a Lumbar Spine Instrumented Fusion

Frank Allen Zimba

Abstract

Problem statement: To demonstrate the presentation of atypical mycobacterial postsurgical infections and their management. Approach: Single patient case report. Results: Successful management of atypical mycobacterial post operative infection with preservation of instrumented hardware posterior pedicle screw fixation and interbody cages. Conclusion: This report suggests that these atypical mycobacterial infections can be eradicated with successful outcomes with preservation of spinal instrumentation.

American Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume 7 No. 1, 2011, 24-27

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajidsp.2011.24.27

Submitted On: 30 January 2011 Published On: 27 June 2011

How to Cite: Zimba, F. A. (2011). Mycobacterium Smegmatis Infection of a Lumbar Spine Instrumented Fusion. American Journal of Infectious Diseases, 7(1), 24-27. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajidsp.2011.24.27

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Keywords

  • Atypical mycobacterial infections
  • post surgical infections
  • mycobacterial smegmatis