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Original Article

Delayed diagnosis of atypical mycobacterial skin and soft tissue infections in non-immunocompromized hosts

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Pages 877-880 | Received 27 Jun 2008, Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

Relapsing or persisting skin and soft tissue infections after injury with biological materials should prompt consideration of atypical mycobacteria, even in non-immunocompromized hosts. We report 3 cases where diagnosis was delayed for 3–10 months. Insidiously, Mycobacterium marinum infection can occur without any contact to fish tank or swimming pool.

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