Mycobacterium fortuitum Flashcards
1
Q
Where are Mycobacterium fortuitum species typically found?
A
Soil and water
2
Q
What does Mycobacterium fortuitum cause?
A
Wound, skin, bone, or joint infections (sometimes seen in surgical patients after exposure to contaminated water)
3
Q
How do we identify Mycobacterium fortuitum?
A
Via culture
4
Q
How do we treat Mycobacterium fortuitum?
A
Antibiotics
