1. Mycobacterium kansasii olecranon bursitis.
- Author
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Barham GS and Hargreaves DG
- Subjects
- Drug Therapy, Combination, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Mycobacterium kansasii, Antitubercular Agents therapeutic use, Bursitis drug therapy, Bursitis surgery, Drainage, Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous drug therapy, Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous surgery
- Abstract
A case is reported of a post-traumatic olecranon bursitis caused by Mycobacterium kansasii following an injury sustained in a public swimming pool. It responded to surgical debridement and combined rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide and ethambutol antimicrobial therapy. A literature search was performed and a treatment regimen for this uncommon condition is suggested.
- Published
- 2006
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