Mycobacterium marinum infection of the hand in an immunocompromised aquarium hobbyist

We present a case ofM. marinum infection of the hand in an aquarium hobbyist which stayed unrecognized for 2 years. After confirming the correct diagnosis, the patient was successfully treated with a regiment containing clarithromycin and rifampicin. The aim of this paper is to raise the awareness of the possibility ofM. marinum infection when encountered with non-healing nodular/verrucous/ulcerative lesions of the extremities. ly: MyriadPro-Bold;color:black;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:HR; mso-bidi-language:TA '>  
Source: Acta Dermatovenerologica Croatica - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research