Cutaneous Mycobacterium fortuitum infection: Successfully treated with amikacin and ofloxacin combination

Abstract

Cutaneous infections caused by atypical mycobacteria are uncommon and the diagnosis can be missed unless there is strong clinical suspicion supported by laboratory confirmation. We report a case of chronic discharging sinus caused by Mycobacterium fortuitum in a young healthy immunocompetent individual. The patient recovered completely following amikacin and ofloxacin therapy.

Keywords

• Cutaneous infection
• immunocompetent
• Mycobacterium fortuitum