Rapidly growing mycobacterial infections associated with plastic surgery: An epidemiological description

Surgical site infections (SSI) caused by rapidly growing mycobacterial (RGM) have become increasingly frequent. The aim of this study is to describe the epidemiological, clinical aspects and factors associated with RGM infections related to plastic surgery. Notifications of SSI from 86 health care facilities of the capital of a Brazilian state within nine years, approximately, were assessed....
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research