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Mycobacterium abscessus infections following injection of botulinum toxin
Author(s) -
Fang Rouyu,
Sun Qiuning
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/jocd.13094
Subject(s) - mycobacterium abscessus , medicine , botulinum toxin , lesion , mycobacterium , antibiotics , dermatology , surgery , erythema , nontuberculous mycobacteria , microbiology and biotechnology , pathology , biology , tuberculosis
Background The incidence of Mycobacterium abscessus infections has increased in recent years. Some of these infections are caused by invasive cosmetic procedures. Aims Raising the awareness of cosmetic procedure related Mycobacterium abscessus infection for clinicians. Patients/Methods We presented a 28‐year‐old woman who developed multiple erythema and painful nodules in her lower extremities after injections of botulinum toxin. Results Mycobacterium culture and strain identification of the tissue confirmed Mycobacterium abscessus . Combination antibiotics therapy was given and the lesion healed with scar and pigmentation. Conclusion Mycobacterium abscessus infections following injection of botulinum toxin are rare and easily misdiagnosed as common suppurative infections. Early microbiologic tests are necessary for diagnose. Standardized operation should be performed to avoid this particular infection.