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- Title
Mycobacterium marinum infection of the wrist.
- Authors
Chumsaeng Chumsaengsri; Jirawan Khommee; Papitchaya Urairerkkul
- Abstract
Mycobacterium marinum is a nontuberculous mycobacterium capable of causing skin and soft tissue infections. Most infections are associated with skin trauma and contact with contaminated water in fish tanks, pools, or infected fish. The incubation period is about 21 days but can be prolonged up to 9 months before the onset of symptoms. We report a patient with cutaneous Mycobacterium marinum infection with a non-pruritic erythematous plaque on his right wrist for three months. A history of exposure to contaminated freshwater two years prior was the only exposure that could be determined. Treatment with oral ciprofloxacin combined with clarithromycin produced a good outcome.
- Subjects
MYCOBACTERIUM marinum; WRIST; SOFT tissue infections; WATER pollution; MEDICAL care
- Publication
Dermatology Online Journal, 2023, Vol 29, Issue 2, p1
- ISSN
1087-2108
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5070/D329260774