Abstract
Relapsing or persisting skin and soft tissue infections after injury with biological materials should prompt consideration of atypical mycobacteria, even in non-immunocompromized hosts. We report 3 cases where diagnosis was delayed for 3-10 months. Insidiously, Mycobacterium marinum infection can occur without any contact to fish tank or swimming pool.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Female
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / diagnosis*
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Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / therapy
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Skin Diseases, Bacterial / diagnosis*
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Skin Diseases, Bacterial / microbiology*
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Skin Diseases, Bacterial / therapy
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Soft Tissue Infections / diagnosis*
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Soft Tissue Infections / microbiology*
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Soft Tissue Infections / therapy