Hand infections with Mycobacterium chelonei: a case report and review of the literature

J Hand Surg Br. 1988 Aug;13(3):331-2. doi: 10.1016/0266-7681_88_90103-9.

Abstract

A case is reported of soft-tissue infection in the hand due to Mycobacterium chelonei, presenting as a chronic painful swelling of a finger.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Fingers*
  • Granuloma / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Mycobacterium Infections*
  • Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous*
  • Nontuberculous Mycobacteria / isolation & purification