@article {10.3844/ajidsp.2011.24.27,
article_type = {journal},
title = {Mycobacterium Smegmatis Infection of a Lumbar Spine Instrumented Fusion},
author = {Zimba, Frank Allen},
volume = {7},
number = {1},
year = {2011},
month = {Jun},
pages = {24-27},
doi = {10.3844/ajidsp.2011.24.27},
url = {https://thescipub.com/abstract/ajidsp.2011.24.27},
abstract = {Problem statement: To demonstrate the presentation of atypical mycobacterial postsurgical
infections and their management. Approach: Single patient case report. Results: Successful
management of atypical mycobacterial post operative infection with preservation of instrumented
hardware posterior pedicle screw fixation and interbody cages. Conclusion: This report suggests that
these atypical mycobacterial infections can be eradicated with successful outcomes with preservation
of spinal instrumentation.},
journal = {American Journal of Infectious Diseases},
publisher = {Science Publications}
}