Chronic Mycobacterium infection of first dorsal web space after accidental Bacilli Calmette-Guérin injection in a health worker: case report.
case_report · Level V
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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.
Medical subject headings
- BCG Vaccine
- Hand
- Needlestick Injuries
- Soft Tissue Infections
- Tuberculosis, Cutaneous
Anatomy
- hand