Updated Experience of Mycobacterium chimaera Infection: Diagnosis and Management in a Tertiary Care Center.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite safety communications from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the outbreak of Mycobacterium chimaera infections (MCIs) from contaminated heater-cooler devices, new cases continue to be identified.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed confirmed cases of MCI that were managed at Mayo Clinic sites (Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota) from 09/2015 to 01/2021. Clinical histories including prior cardiovascular surgery were recorded. Diagnostic workup including ophthalmologic examination, imaging, and laboratory testing was reviewed. Treatment and survival outcomes on follow-up were obtained.

Results

Twelve patients with MCI were included. All patients had aortic valve or graft replacement. Five patients had their surgical procedures follo

SUBMITTER: Tan NY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8339283 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature