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Cutaneous infection with Mycobacterium fortuitum after subcutaneous injection of human chorionic gonadotropin.
- Source :
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Dermatology online journal [Dermatol Online J] 2017 Aug 15; Vol. 23 (8). Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Aug 15. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Weight loss clinics are common in the United States.  Unfortunately, some offer dubious weight loss methods such as self-administered human chorionic gonadotropic (HCG) injections. HCG products are unregulated, yet, widely available. Infection is among the risks potentially associated with this treatment.  We report a case of skin infection caused by Mycobacterium fortuitum after HCG injection.
- Subjects :
- Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use
Chorionic Gonadotropin administration & dosage
Female
Humans
Injection Site Reaction microbiology
Middle Aged
Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous diagnosis
Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous drug therapy
Skin Diseases, Bacterial diagnosis
Skin Diseases, Bacterial drug therapy
Injections, Subcutaneous adverse effects
Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous microbiology
Mycobacterium fortuitum
Skin Diseases, Bacterial microbiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1087-2108
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Dermatology online journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 29469752