Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology (Jan 2005)
Cardiac Device Infections due to Mycobacterium fortuitum
Abstract
Two cases of cardiac device infection due to Mycobacterium fortuitum are reported along with a discussion of their clinical management. Long-term therapy and removal of the infected device is needed. The slow progression and absence of systemic signs and symptoms suggest a low pathogenicity of M fortuitum.