Skin infection by Mycobacterium farcinogenes–senegalense group in an immunocompetent patient: a case report

Abstract

Abstract Background Mycobacterium farcinogenes–senegalense group mostly cause bovine farcy, which rarely infect human beings. We reported one case of cutaneous Mycobacterium farcinogenes–senegalense group infection in an immunocompetent victim. Case presentation A 66-year-old Taiwanese woman with hypertension developed tender nodules on her left dorsal foot for 2 months. Tissue culture identified Mycobacterium farcinogenes–senegalense group. The lesion was treated successfully with clarithromycin and sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, followed by surgical excision. Conclusions Mycobacterium farcinogenes–senegalense group infection should be considered as a potential pathogen of skin infection in immunocompetent patients.

Keywords

• Mycobacterium farcinogenes–senegalense group
• Skin infection
• Cutaneous infection
• Immunocompetent
• Nontuberculous mycobacteria infection (NTM)
• Case report