20.500.12556/DKUM-56068 Sporotrichoid presentation of Mycobacterium marinum infection of the upper extremity: A case report 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. true false false Angleški jezik Neznan jezik Delo ni kategorizirano 2015-12-21 16:24:16 2015-12-21 16:24:16 2022-06-10 03:09:42 2019-07-11 09:31:25 2006 0 0 str. 135-139 no. 3 Vol. 15 2006 0000-00-00 NiDoloceno NiDoloceno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 616.5 31649024 2403391 1318-4458 URN:SI:UM:DK:E2UX8GPD http://www.dlib.si/details/URN:NBN:SI:DOC-GTA4OLY4 1 https://dk.um.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=84201 Univerza v Mariboru 0 0 0