Cardiovascular implantable electronic device infection with rapidly growing mycobacteria.

Cardiovascular implantable electronic device infection with rapidly growing mycobacteria.
Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2019 Jul;32(3):390-391
Authors: Jain H, Gada K, Yadava SK, Paolino K, Eranki A
Abstract
Cardiovascular implantable electronic devices, which are frequently utilized for many cardiovascular diseases, can become infected, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. This case highlights an unusual presentation of pacemaker generator pocket infection with Mycobacterium fortuitum.
PMID: 31384195 [PubMed]

Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - June 30, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Jain H, Gada K, Yadava SK, Paolino K, Eranki A Tags: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) Source Type: research