Nontuberculous mycobacterial infection after fractionated CO(2) laser resurfacing.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 19(3): 365-70, 2013 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
Nontuberculous mycobacteria are increasingly associated with cutaneous infections after cosmetic procedures. Fractionated CO2 resurfacing, a widely used technique for photorejuvenation, has been associated with a more favorable side effect profile than alternative procedures. We describe 2 cases of nontuberculous mycobacterial infection after treatment with a fractionated CO2 laser at a private clinic. Densely distributed erythematous papules and pustules developed within the treated area within 2 weeks of the laser procedure. Diagnosis was confirmed by histologic analysis and culture. Both infections responded to a 4-month course of a multidrug regimen. An environmental investigation of the clinic was performed, but no source of infection was found. The case isolates differed from each other and from isolates obtained from the clinic, suggesting that the infection was acquired by postprocedure exposure. Papules and pustules after fractionated CO2 resurfacing should raise the suspicion of nontuberculous mycobacterial infection.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Técnicas Cosméticas
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Enfermedades Cutáneas Bacterianas
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Terapia por Luz de Baja Intensidad
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Infecciones por Mycobacterium no Tuberculosas
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Emerg Infect Dis
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos