2020-03-01
Mycobacterium chelonae, an ‘atypical’ cause of an LVAD driveline infection
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International Journal of Infectious Diseases , Volume 92 p. 127- 129
We describe the first patient with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) driveline infection caused by Mycobacterium chelonae presenting with persistent infection despite conventional antibiotics. Treatment was successful with surgical debridement, driveline exit relocation, and a 4-month period of antibiotics. In the case of a culture-negative LVAD driveline infection, non-tuberculous mycobacteria should be considered. This case illustrates that multidisciplinary collaboration is essential in providing optimal care for LVAD patients.
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| doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2020.01.002, hdl.handle.net/1765/124708 | |
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| Organisation | Department of Cardiology |
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Roest, S., Bax, H., Verkaik, N., Brugts, J., Constantinescu, A., de Bakker, C., … Manintveld, O. (2020). Mycobacterium chelonae, an ‘atypical’ cause of an LVAD driveline infection. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 92, 127–129. doi:10.1016/j.ijid.2020.01.002 |
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