<i>Mycobacterium wolinskyi</i> as an emerging cause of pacemaker pocket infection and lead endocarditis: a case report and genomic characterization
This case demonstrates that our strain of <i>M. wolinskyi</i> could be an emerging pathogen in device-associated infections. The case highlights the diagnostic limitations of routine methods and emphasizes the role of 16S sequencing and whole genome sequencing in accurate taxonomic classification of NTM species. Broader genomic surveillance is warranted to understand the epidemiology and taxonomy of this rapidly growing NTM.
Authors
- Petra Hilkens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8258-6695)
- Koen Magerman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8768-2961)
- Jozef Dingemans (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8079-3087)
- B. Van Meensel
- Steven Martens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1723-1061)
- Reinoud Cartuyvels (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0795-0191)
- Julie Dom
- Anne Bruggemans
- Timo Froyen
Institutions
- Jessa Hospital (BE)
- Hasselt University (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ASM Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1128/asmcr.00146-25
- Primary Topic
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00