Pacemaker wire infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis: a case report and literature review [Short communication]

Authors: Kestler, M.¹; Reves, R.²; Belknap, R.²

Source: The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Volume 13, Number 2, February 2009 , pp. 272-274(3)

Publisher: International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease

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Abstract:

Post-operative reactivation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) is a recognized complication of surgery. We report a case of reactivation TB involving pacemaker wires and review the literature on surgical site TB infections following cardiac surgery to examine the clinical features and outcomes of this rare but important presentation of TB.

Keywords: tuberculosis; reactivation; pacemaker; cardiac surgery; open heart surgery

Document Type: Short communication

Affiliations: 1: Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado, USA 2: Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado, USA; and Denver Metro Tuberculosis Control Program, Denver Public Health Department, Denver Health and Hospital Authority, D

Publication date: 2009-02-01

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