Original scientific paper

Dermoscopy of Mycobacterium marinum Skin infection: A Challenging Diagnosis

Claudio Conforti ; Dermatology Clinic, Hospital Maggiore, University of Trieste, Italy
Iris Zalaudek ; Dermatology Clinic, Hospital Maggiore, University of Trieste, Italy
Silvia Vichi ; Dermatology Clinic, Hospital Maggiore, University of Trieste, Italy
Nicola Di Meo ; Dermatology Clinic, Hospital Maggiore, University of Trieste, Italy

Abstract

Mycobacterium (M.) marinum is a slow-growing
atypical mycobacterium found mainly in saltwater environments. Infection occurs following inoculation of a skin lesion and manifests as a localized granulo-ma; in fact, the most common cause of infection with M. marinum is the exposure of traumatized skin to affected aqueous environments (1), and it most commonly involves individuals with occupational and recreational exposure to non-chlorinated water (2).

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Hrčak ID:

290116

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/290116

Publication date:

20.11.2019.

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