Mycobacterium xenopi: A case report of a rare cause of pott disease

Edward A. Hulten; Josh Hartzell; Susan M. Conrath; James Lawler

doi:10.1097/01.idc.0000194285.57503.70

Mycobacterium xenopi: A case report of a rare cause of pott disease

Edward A. Hulten^*, Josh Hartzell, Susan M. Conrath, James Lawler

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Mycobacterium xenopi is classically a respiratory pathogen affecting immunocompromised hosts, which rarely causes extrapulmonary disease. We present a case of vertebral osteomyelitis and psoas abscess secondary to M. xenopi in an immunocompetent host. The case highlights the difficulties in diagnosing and treating M. xenopi infections. A literature review and treatment recommendations are presented.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	177-180
Number of pages	4
Journal	Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice
Volume	14
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01.idc.0000194285.57503.70
State	Published - May 2006
Externally published	Yes

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