Mycobacterium goodii Infections Associated with Surgical Implants at Colorado Hospital

Abstract

From February to October 2003, Mycobacterium goodii wound infections were identified among three patients who received surgical implants at a Colorado hospital. This report summarizes the investigation of the first reported nosocomial outbreak of M. goodii. Increased awareness is needed about the potential for nontuberculous mycobacteria to cause postoperative wound infections.

Keywords

• Mycobacterium goodii
• atypical mycobacteria
• nosocomial infection
• postoperative wound infection
• implants
• dispatch