Mycobacterium chelonae, an 'atypical' cause of an LVAD driveline infection.

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2020
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Abstract
We describe the first patient with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) driveline infection caused by Mycobacterium chelonae presenting with persistent infection despite conventional antibiotics. Treatment was successful with surgical debridement, driveline exit relocation and a 4-month-period of antibiotics. In case of culture negative LVAD driveline infection, nontuberculous mycobacteria should be considered. This case illustrates that multidisciplinary collaboration is essential in providing optimal care for LVAD patients.
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Authors Roest, Stefan;Bax, Hannelore I;Verkaik, Nelianne J;Brugts, Jasper J;Constantinescu, Alina A;de Bakker, Chantal C;Birim, Ozcan;Caliskan, Kadir;Manintveld, Olivier C;
Journal International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases
Year 2020
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S1201-9712(20)30004-7
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left ventricular assist device driveline infection mycobacterium chelonae

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