Mirjam Belič (Avtor), Jovan Miljković (Avtor), Pij B. Marko (Avtor)

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Background: Mycobacterium marinum is a human opportunistic pathogen that is known to inhabit swimming pools, home aquariums, and natural bodies of salt and fresh water. Epidemic cases involving swimming pools are easily recognized, but sporadic cases are frequently misdiagnosed. Objective: A 42-year-old male presented with a 2-month history of the appearance of livid, verrucous, painless nodules on his upper extremity. He had cleaned an acquarium wiyh tropical fish for the past 2 years. Methods: A histopathological examination suggested a granulomatous inflammation. After incubation on Löwenstein-Jensen medium, Mycobacterium marinum was identified using biochemical methods and the PCR technique. Results: Systemic therapy with rifampicin, ethambutol, and clarithromycin over a period of 6 months led to complete resolution of the skin lesions with some residual scars. Conclusion: Knowledge of this condition is very important to avoid unnecessay diagnostic procedures and improper treatment.

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Jezik: Angleški jezik
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Tipologija: 1.01 - Izvirni znanstveni članek
Organizacija: UM - Univerza v Mariboru
UDK: 616.5
COBISS: 2403391 Povezava se bo odprla v novem oknu
ISSN: 1318-4458
Matična publikacija: Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Panonnica et Adriatica
Št. ogledov: 878
Št. prenosov: 22
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Sekundarni jezik: Neznan jezik
Sekundarne ključne besede: Mycobacterium marinum;diagnosis;therapy;Mikobakterium marinum;Diagnostika;Zdravljenje;Skin Diseases, Infectious;Kožne bolezni, infekcijske;
URN: URN:NBN:SI
Vrsta dela (COBISS): Delo ni kategorizirano
Strani: str. 135-139
Letnik: ǂVol. ǂ15
Zvezek: ǂno. ǂ3
Čas izdaje: 2006
ID: 9097973