Skin infection caused by Mycobacterium marinum

Mycobacterium (M.) marinum is a human opportunistic pathogen, capable of causing skin infections and possibly also affecting deeper tissues. The authors describe a case of skin infection caused by M. marinum in a female patient with an appropriate case history. They emphasize the need of close coope...

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Published in:	Klinicka mikrobiologie a infekcni lekarstvi Vol. 10; no. 1; p. 30
Main Authors:	Lovecková, Yvona, Viktorinová, Marie, Svobodová, Jana, Mezenský, Lev, Tichý, Martin
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Czech
Published:	Czech Republic 01-02-2004
Subjects:	Female Humans Middle Aged Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous - diagnosis Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous - pathology Mycobacterium marinum Skin Diseases, Bacterial - diagnosis Skin Diseases, Bacterial - pathology
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Summary:	Mycobacterium (M.) marinum is a human opportunistic pathogen, capable of causing skin infections and possibly also affecting deeper tissues. The authors describe a case of skin infection caused by M. marinum in a female patient with an appropriate case history. They emphasize the need of close cooperation of the clinician with a microbiologist when establishing the diagnosis.
ISSN:	1211-264X