Surgical Site Infection Caused by Mycobacterium Septicum Following Blepharoplasty

Conclusion: There are a few reports of M septicum catheter-related infection and pulmonary disease, but surgical site infection has not been reported. When a localized mass on a surgical site is found, surgeons should consider M septicum infection and find out the pathogen with its antibiotics susceptibility.
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research