Injection abscesses due to use of contaminated vaccines occurs in infections caused by_______________?
Correct answer: C. M. chelonae
- A. M. Kansasii
- B. M. ulcerans
- C. M. chelonae
- D. M. smegmatis
Explanation
Mycobacterium chelonae is a rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacterium associated with injection-site abscesses and outbreaks from contaminated medications or vaccines. The other species are less characteristic of this complication.
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