Mycobacterium Fortuitum Septicaemia In Septic Arthritis : A Case Report

Abstract

Mycobacterium fortuitum is rapid growing non tuberculous mycobacteria producing opportunistic infections in the immunocompromised and occasionally immunocompetent persons. Septicaemia due to M.fortuitum is a rare event associated with surgery, trauma or catheterisation. A case of septicaemia and arthritis due to M.fortuitum in an immune competent individual is reported.