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Title: Mycobacterium gordonae Skin Infection in an Immunocompetent Child. Author: Freyne B, Curtis N. Journal: Pediatr Infect Dis J; 2017 May; 36(5):523-525. PubMed ID: 28403059. Abstract: Mycobacterium gordonae is a slow growing, pigmented, nontuberculous mycobacterium. It is commonly associated with environmental contamination of clinical specimens, but it is also a recognized pathogen in immunocompromised hosts. We describe an immunocompetent child with a spontaneously occurring skin ulcer on the face caused by M. gordonae infection.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]