Rapidly-growing mycobacterial infection: a recognized cause of early-onset prosthetic joint infection.
Anupop JitmuangVarah YuenyongviwatKeerati CharoencholvanichMethee ChayakulkeereePublished in: BMC infectious diseases (2017)
RGM were the major pathogens of early onset PJI after THA and TKA. Both a high clinical index of suspicion and mycobacterial cultures are recommended when medically managing PJI with negative cultures or non-response to antibiotics. Removal of infected implants was associated with favorable outcomes.