Aortic endograft infection with Mycobacterium bovis following intravesical BCG immunotherapy diagnosed via the Karius Test™- case report and review of literature
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), a live attenuated form of Mycobacterium bovis, is utilized in non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer therapy. Disseminated BCG infection causing vascular graft infection is extremely rare. In this report, we review the literature and describe a rare case of aortic endogra...
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| author | Prateek Sharma Kristin Schafer Richard J. Hankins Jonathan R. Thompson Jason R. Cook |
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| description | Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), a live attenuated form of Mycobacterium bovis, is utilized in non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer therapy. Disseminated BCG infection causing vascular graft infection is extremely rare. In this report, we review the literature and describe a rare case of aortic endograft infection in a 72- year-old man, who underwent intravesical BCG treatment four years ago that was diagnosed utilizing next generation sequencing technique via the Karius test™ enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment start compared to conventional microbiological diagnostic tools. The morbidity and mortality from aortic graft infections remain high, therefore prompt diagnosis and multidisciplinary approach is paramount. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b5bd707ba76d45c48501eba924eec8922025-08-20T02:06:19ZengElsevierAnnals of Vascular Surgery - Brief Reports and Innovations2772-68782025-06-015210037610.1016/j.avsurg.2025.100376Aortic endograft infection with Mycobacterium bovis following intravesical BCG immunotherapy diagnosed via the Karius Test™- case report and review of literaturePrateek Sharma0Kristin Schafer1Richard J. Hankins2Jonathan R. Thompson3Jason R. Cook4Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-2500, USADivision of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-2500, USADivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USADivision of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-2500, USADivision of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-2500, USA; Corresponding author.Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), a live attenuated form of Mycobacterium bovis, is utilized in non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer therapy. Disseminated BCG infection causing vascular graft infection is extremely rare. In this report, we review the literature and describe a rare case of aortic endograft infection in a 72- year-old man, who underwent intravesical BCG treatment four years ago that was diagnosed utilizing next generation sequencing technique via the Karius test™ enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment start compared to conventional microbiological diagnostic tools. The morbidity and mortality from aortic graft infections remain high, therefore prompt diagnosis and multidisciplinary approach is paramount.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772687825000170Aortic endograft infectionMycobacterium bovisIntravesical BCGKarius™ |
| spellingShingle | Prateek Sharma Kristin Schafer Richard J. Hankins Jonathan R. Thompson Jason R. Cook Aortic endograft infection with Mycobacterium bovis following intravesical BCG immunotherapy diagnosed via the Karius Test™- case report and review of literature Annals of Vascular Surgery - Brief Reports and Innovations Aortic endograft infection Mycobacterium bovis Intravesical BCG Karius™ |
| title | Aortic endograft infection with Mycobacterium bovis following intravesical BCG immunotherapy diagnosed via the Karius Test™- case report and review of literature |
| title_full | Aortic endograft infection with Mycobacterium bovis following intravesical BCG immunotherapy diagnosed via the Karius Test™- case report and review of literature |
| title_fullStr | Aortic endograft infection with Mycobacterium bovis following intravesical BCG immunotherapy diagnosed via the Karius Test™- case report and review of literature |
| title_full_unstemmed | Aortic endograft infection with Mycobacterium bovis following intravesical BCG immunotherapy diagnosed via the Karius Test™- case report and review of literature |
| title_short | Aortic endograft infection with Mycobacterium bovis following intravesical BCG immunotherapy diagnosed via the Karius Test™- case report and review of literature |
| title_sort | aortic endograft infection with mycobacterium bovis following intravesical bcg immunotherapy diagnosed via the karius test™ case report and review of literature |
| topic | Aortic endograft infection Mycobacterium bovis Intravesical BCG Karius™ |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772687825000170 |
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