Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Infections Associated With Bee Venom Thereapy

Mycobacterium chelonae infections associated with bee venom acupuncture
Clin Infect Dis, 2014 Mar;58(5):e110-3
We report 3 cases of Mycobacterium chelonae infections after bee venom acupuncture. All were treated with antibiotics and surgery. Mycobacterium chelonae infections should be included in the differential diagnosis of chronic skin and soft tissue infections following bee venom acupuncture.

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