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Hiroyuki Fujikura1, Kei Kasahara1, Yoshihiko Ogawa1
1Center for Infectious Diseases, Nara Medical University, Japan.
Internal Medicine (Tokyo, Japan)
|September 26, 2017
Summary
Mycobacterium wolinskyi, a rapidly growing non-tuberculous mycobacterium, caused peritonitis after peritoneal catheter surgery. Prompt identification and treatment with antibiotics led to patient recovery.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Mycobacterium wolinskyi is part of the Mycobacterium smegmatis group, known for rapid growth.
- Recent years show an increase in reported infections caused by M. wolinskyi, particularly in postoperative wounds.

