Mycobacterium Marinum Infection of the Skin: eMedicine Dermatology

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Mycobacterium Marinum Infection of the Skin: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Mycobacterium marinum is an atypical Mycobacterium found in salt water and fresh water. M marinum is the most common atypical Mycobacterium to cause infection in humans. Infection occurs following inoculation of a skin abrasion or puncture ...

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Tags: Dermatology, Skin, Wound, Infection

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Mycobacterium marinum is an atypical Mycobacterium found in salt water and fresh water that can cause skin infection. http://bit.ly/ciMexI

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