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    Outbreak of Mycobacterium chelonae Infection Associated with Tattoo Ink

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    Author
    Kennedy, Byron
    Bedard, Brenden A.
    Younge, Mary
    Tuttle, Deborah
    Ammerman, Eric
    Ricci, John
    Doniger, Andrew S.
    Escuyer, Vincent E.
    Mitchell, Kara
    Noble-Wang, Judith A.
    O'Connell, Heather A.
    Lanier, William A.
    Katz, Linda M.
    Betts, Robert F.
    Mercurio, Mary Gail
    Scott, Glynis A.
    Lewis, Matthew A.
    Goldgeier, Mark H.
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    Keyword
    Mycobacterium Chelonae
    Tattoo
    Skin Infection
    Ink
    Journal title
    New England Journal of Medicine
    Date Published
    2012-08-22
    Publication Volume
    367
    Publication Issue
    11
    
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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/2356
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    Background In January 2012, on the basis of an initial report from a dermatologist, we began to investigate an outbreak of tattoo-associated Mycobacterium chelonae skin and softtissue infections in Rochester, New York. The main goals were to identify the extent, cause, and form of transmission of the outbreak and to prevent further cases of infection. Methods We analyzed data from structured interviews with the patients, histopathological testing of skin-biopsy specimens, acid-fast bacilli smears, and microbial cultures and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. We also performed DNA sequencing, pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE), cultures of the ink and ingredients used in the preparation and packaging of the ink, assessment of source water and faucets at tattoo parlors, and investigation of the ink manufacturer. Results Between October and December 2011, a persistent, raised, erythematous rash in the tattoo area developed in 19 persons (13 men and 6 women) within 3 weeks after they received a tattoo from a single artist who used premixed gray ink; the highest occurrence of tattooing and rash onset was in November (accounting for 15 and 12 patients, respectively). The average age of the patients was 35 years (range, 18 to 48). Skin-biopsy specimens, obtained from 17 patients, showed abnormalities in all 17, with M. chelonae isolated from 14 and confirmed by means of DNA sequencing. PFGE analysis showed indistinguishable patterns in 11 clinical isolates and one of three unopened bottles of premixed ink. Eighteen of the 19 patients were treated with appropriate antibiotics, and their condition improved. Conclusions The premixed ink was the common source of infection in this outbreak. These findings led to a recall by the manufacturer.
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    This article was published on August 22, 2012, at NEJM.org. N Engl J Med 2012;367:1020-4. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1205114 Copyright © 2012 Massachusetts Medical Society.
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    https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1205114
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    https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1205114
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