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Mycobacterium terrae tenosynovitis.

K T Karthigasu1, D V Spagnolo, B L Gow

  • 1Department of Clinical Microbiology, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia.

Pathology
|April 1, 1990
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This case report details a rare instance of tenosynovitis caused by Mycobacterium terrae, also known as the radish bacillus. This finding is significant as it

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Atypical mycobacteria are known causes of extrapulmonary infections in humans.
  • Mycobacterium marinum and Mycobacterium terrae are specifically associated with joint and tendon sheath infections.
  • Extrapulmonary mycobacterial infections present with diverse clinical manifestations including ulcers, abscesses, and lymphadenitis.

Observation:

  • This report focuses on Mycobacterium terrae, a non-chromogenic atypical mycobacterium.
  • Mycobacterium terrae has been previously associated with tenosynovitis.
  • This is the first reported case of Mycobacterium terrae-associated synovitis in Australia.

Findings:

  • A culture-proven case of tenosynovitis caused by Mycobacterium terrae is described.

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  • The case highlights the potential for Mycobacterium terrae to cause synovitis.
  • This finding expands the known spectrum of clinical presentations for Mycobacterium terrae infections.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering atypical mycobacteria in the differential diagnosis of synovitis, especially in specific geographic regions.
    • Accurate identification of the causative Mycobacterium species is crucial for appropriate treatment and management of tenosynovitis.
    • Further surveillance and reporting are needed to understand the epidemiology of Mycobacterium terrae infections globally.