Rapid-Growing Mycobacteria Infections in Medical Tourists: Our Experience and Literature Review

Conclusions We present series of patients with mycobacterial infections after cosmetic surgery in the developing world. This may be related to the endemic nature of these bacteria and/or inadequate sterilization or sterile technique. Due to low domestic incidence of these infections, diagnosis may be difficult and/or delayed. Consulting physicians should have a low threshold to consider atypical etiologies in such scenarios. Level of Evidence 5 Therapeutic
Source: Aesthetic Surgery Journal - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research