I'm dealing with this now. I have been diagnosed with Mycobacterium Chimaera in my index finger, most likely came from a splinter that was removed years ago. I was first diagnosed 2 years ago with tenosynovitis. 2 surgeries later and multiple rounds and varieties of antibiotics it's still a problem.
I go up to Mayo on Monday and hope to get some answers and a treatment plan that works.
So far it is localized in my finger. I don't have any respitory issues, but I'm concerned it might spread, and when that happens, the mortality rate is a bit scary.
Has anyone had this infection in their hands, and what was the treatment?