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  • Title: Polymicrobial Extensor Tenosynovitis Including Mycobacterium chelonae Caused by a Dog Bite: A Case Report.
    Author: Minato S, Sukegawa K, Onuma K, Otake Y, Iida R, Takaso M.
    Journal: JBJS Case Connect; 2021 Feb 04; 11(1):e20.00608. PubMed ID: 33543870.
    Abstract:
    CASE: A nonimmunocompromised 77-year-old man was bitten in the hand by his dog; redness, swelling, and exudate developed. Despite debridement and medications administered at another hospital, his symptoms did not improve. He was referred to us after 3 months. Debridement and negative-pressure wound therapy was performed. Cultures were positive for multiple bacterial organisms, including Mycobacterium chelonae. Polymicrobial extensor tenosynovitis including M. chelonae was diagnosed. Clarithromycin was given for 7 months based on drug sensitivity. His symptoms did not recur. CONCLUSION: Mycobacterium chelonae infections after dog bites are rare; however, mycobacterial culture tests are important, especially if tissue shows granulomatous inflammation.
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