Mycobacterium setense Infection in Humans
2008
Mycobacterium setense Infection in Humans
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Toro Alexandre, Adekambi Toidi, Cheynet François, Fournier Pierre-Edouard, Drancourt Michel
Primary Institution: Université de la Méditerranée
Conclusion
M. setense is an emerging organism that can cause infections in humans, and its accurate identification is crucial for effective treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- M. setense was identified from a patient with a bone graft infection.
- The patient was treated with imipenem and ciprofloxacin.
- Phylogenetic analysis showed that the isolate was closely related to M. setense.
Takeaway
A man got sick after a surgery, and doctors found a new type of germ called M. setense in him, which can make people sick.
Methodology
The study involved identifying the bacteria from a patient's biopsy and testing its susceptibility to antibiotics.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, which may not represent broader trends.
Participant Demographics
The patient was a 66-year-old man.
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