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Guilherme Holanda Bezerra1, Monica Larissa Padilha Honório1, Vivianne Lira da Camara Costa1
1Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De Sao Paulo
|December 2, 2020
Summary
This case study highlights a rare chronic skin infection caused by Mycobacterium marinum. Early diagnosis through tissue culture and prompt treatment with antibiotics are crucial for managing these challenging cutaneous lesions.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Mycobacterium marinum infections are uncommon but can cause chronic cutaneous disease.
- These infections often present with non-specific symptoms, mimicking other dermatological conditions like chromoblastomycosis.
- A history of exposure to aquatic environments or fish is a key epidemiological clue.
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