Mycobacterium chelonae infections associated with bee venom acupuncture.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
We report 3 cases of Mycobacterium chelonae infections after bee venom acupuncture. All were treated with antibiotics and surgery. Mycobacterium chelonae infections should be included in the differential diagnosis of chronic skin and soft tissue infections following bee venom acupuncture.
Medical subject headings
- Acupuncture
- Bee Venoms
- Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous
- Mycobacterium chelonae
- Skin Diseases, Bacterial