Mycobacterium abscessus infection of a Norplant contraceptive implant site

摘要: The authors report a case of Mycobacterium abscessus infection subdermal levonogestrel implant (Norplant) site. lasted 12 weeks and was indolent, skin manifestations were low grade difficult to detect. Culture exudate samples showed that M. the only causative agent. After removed patient9s arm healed uneventfully without antimycobacterial therapy. recommend if Gram staining apparently infected material from an site does not reveal organism, then cultures should be done for mycobacteria fungi. Kinyoun acid-fast bacteria calcoflour-white fungi also performed. patient given antimicrobial therapy as indicated. emphasize need aware potential sites stress appropriate microbiologic culture procedures are essential accurate diagnosis.