A Dermal Piercing Complicated byMycobacterium fortuitum
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A Dermal Piercing Complicated by Mycobacterium fortuitum
Background. Dermal piercings have recently become a fashion symbol. Common complications include hypertrophic scarring, rejection, local infection, contact allergy, and traumatic tearing. We report a rare case of Mycobacterium fortuitum following a dermal piercing and discuss its medical implications and treatments. Case. A previously healthy 19-year-old woman presented complaining of erythema ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2090-6463,2090-6471
DOI: 10.1155/2013/149829