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Mycobacterium marinum with associated bursitis.
B Saadatmand1, J K Poulton, C L Kauffman
1University of Maryland, Department of Dermatology, Baltimore, Maryland USA.
Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
|June 12, 1999
Summary
Mycobacterium marinum infections, often from water exposure, can cause rare bursitis. Minocycline effectively treated both skin nodules and bursitis in a patient.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Mycobacterium marinum infections are linked to water exposure and trauma.
- Sporotrichoid nodule distribution is a characteristic presentation.
- Differential diagnosis for cutaneous and joint infections is crucial.
Observation:
- A case of Mycobacterium marinum infection presenting with sporotrichoid nodules and bursitis.
- Diagnosis confirmed by skin tissue culture and histopathology.
- Simultaneous joint and skin involvement presented a diagnostic challenge.
Findings:
- Minocycline treatment led to resolution of bursitis and nodules within 2 months.
- A 6-month course of minocycline was completed.
- Complete resolution of symptoms was achieved.
Implications:
- Bursitis is a rare but significant complication of Mycobacterium marinum.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic treatment are essential for favorable outcomes.
- This case highlights the importance of considering M. marinum in patients with relevant exposure history and suggestive clinical findings.