Perianal fistulae caused by Mycobacterium fortuitum |
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Authors: | Mukhopadhya Ashis Samal Subhas Chandra Mukundan Uma Patra Susama Moses Booshanam V Chacko Ashok |
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Institution: | Department of GI Sciences, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. ashis@angelfire.com |
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Abstract: | Mycobacterium fortuitum is a rapidly growing Mycobacterium , which usually colonizes the soil, dust and water. It commonly causes skin and soft tissue infections especially in patients who have preceding trauma. We report a case of perianal fistulae caused by M. fortuitum. |
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