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Case Reports
. 2014 Oct;42(5):925-6.
doi: 10.1007/s15010-014-0622-4. Epub 2014 Apr 26.

Staphylococcus aureus infection of the feet following fish pedicure

S Veraldi  1 , G Nazzaro, E Çuka
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Staphylococcus aureus infection of the feet following fish pedicure

S Veraldi et al. Infection. 2014 Oct.

Abstract

We report a case of Staphylococcus aureus infection of the feet that appeared after a "fish pedicure" (immersion of the feet in a tank with the fish Garra rufa, that nibbles off dead skin). Clinical picture was characterized by maceration, purulent discharge, scales, crusts, itching and burning sensation. Bacteriological examinations were positive for Staphylococcus aureus. Mycological examinations were negative. The patient was successfully treated with ciprofloxacin. Only one case of skin foot infection after fish pedicure was reported so far. Fish pedicure can be a potentially dangerous procedure in immunocompromised or diabetic patients.

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