Prosthetic Joint Infection Due to Rapidly Growing Mycobacteria: Report of 8 Cases and Review of the Literature

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Abstract

RGM is a rare cause of PJI that should be suspected in patients with negative results of routine bacterial cultures. The combination of resection arthroplasty and antimicrobial therapy is the preferred approach. However, in cases involving retained prosthetic components, RGM infection may be suppressed with lifelong courses of effective antibiotic therapy.

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