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Chronic Mycobacterium infection of first dorsal web space after accidental Bacilli Calmette-Guérin injection in a health worker: case report.

Authors :
Vigler M
Mulett H
Hausman MR
Source :
The Journal of hand surgery [J Hand Surg Am] 2008 Nov; Vol. 33 (9), pp. 1621-4.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

We present a case of inoculation of the first dorsal web space by a nurse practitioner who accidentally stuck herself while preparing Bacilli Calmette-Guérin vaccine for treatment of bladder tumor. We report the evolution and management of this resistant chronic Mycobacterium infection that ultimately required use of a vacuum wound management system followed by a microvascular free tissue transfer.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1531-6564
Volume :
33
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of hand surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18984347
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsa.2008.05.019