Diagnostic Pitfalls of Rapidly Growing Mycobacteria: Cutaneous Mycobacterium chelonae Infection Detected by Extended Routine Culture Despite Negative Mycobacterial Tests

Key Points

• The research aims to highlight the diagnostic challenges associated with cutaneous infections caused by Mycobacterium chelonae.
• Analyzed cases of cutaneous infections caused by rapidly growing mycobacteria.
• Utilized extended routine culture despite negative mycobacterial tests.
• Detection of Mycobacterium chelonae infections through extended culture despite prior negative tests.
• Emphasis on the limitations of standard diagnostic methods.