1254. Outbreak of Mycobacterium chelonae Skin Infections Associated With Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Injections at Weight Loss Clinics

摘要

BackgroundIn December 2016, a dermatologist notified the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) of three patients with skin lesions after self-administration of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) injections supplied by same weight loss clinic chain (Chain X); one lesion had been diagnosed as a nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infection. We investigated to identify the etiology, determine contributing transmission factors, and to prevent additional cases.