MYCOBACTERIUM MARINUM CUTANEOUS INFECTIONS ACQUIRED FROM OCCUPATIONS AND HOBBIES

Abstract

Eighteen cases of M. marinum cutaneous infection acquired from occupations and hobbies were reported. The term "M. marinum cutaneous infection" or "M. marinum granuloma" instead of swimming pool granuloma or fish tank granuloma was proposed. According to this study, cotrimoxazole was the most appropriate drug for the treatment of M. marinum cutaneous infection.