| Aquarium granuloma | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Fish tank granuloma,[1] swimming pool granuloma[1] |
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| Granuloma formation of the hand due to infection with Mycobacterium marinum. | |
| Specialty | Dermatology, infectious diseases |
| Symptoms | skin lesions |
| Treatment | antibiotics, surgery |
Aquarium granuloma (also known as fish tank granuloma and swimming pool granuloma) is a rare skin condition caused by a non-tubercular mycobacterium known as Mycobacterium marinum.[2] Skin infections with M. marinum in humans are relatively uncommon, and are usually acquired from contact with contaminated swimming pools, aquariums or infected fish.[3]
- ^ a b James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
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