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May 30, 2026CureusOpen Access

Injection-Site Abscess Caused by Mycobacterium abscessus Following Testosterone Injection: A Case Report

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KAKhaled AbubakerHAHamzeh AlshahwanOKOmar Kreeshan

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Overview

Case report demonstrates significant infection by Mycobacterium abscessus following testosterone injection, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

Key Points

  • This case report aims to highlight the occurrence of Mycobacterium abscessus infections following injection procedures in immunocompetent individuals.
  • Described a 72-year-old immunocompetent male patient with an injection-site abscess after testosterone injection.
  • Wound cultures were performed which identified Mycobacterium abscessus.
  • Medication required prolonged multidrug antimycobacterial therapy.
  • Patient developed a persistent abscess requiring intensive care and mechanical ventilation due to complications.
  • Initial antibiotic therapy was ineffective, necessitating specific antimicrobial treatment against M. abscessus.
  • Case emphasizes risks of M. abscessus infections post-injection in individuals without immunodeficiency.

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Abubaker et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1a7e2f0307b78509430ff6https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.109748
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