Korean J Dermatol.
2006 Jan;44(1):59-62.
A Case of Mycobacteria chelonae Infection after Injection of Filler
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- 1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. yymmpark@hotmail.com
Abstract
- Mycobacterium chelonae is a rapidly-growing, atypical mycobacterium that can cause both systemic and cutaneous infections as a human pathogen. This saprophyte is ubiquitous in the environment and has been found in water, soil, and dust particles. Clustered outbreaks usually occur after inoculation with contaminated fluids or injectable medications. We report a case of M. chelonae infection in a 53-year-old female, who presented with multiple, tender, firm, erythematous nodules and plaques on the face which occurred 2 months after a filler injection. Culture demonstrated coagulase negative staphylococcus and atypical mycobacterium, which was identified as M. chelonae by polymerase chain reaction.
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