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Delayed diagnosis of atypical mycobacterial skin and soft tissue infections in non-immunocompromized hosts
Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review - 01.01.2008
Witteck Andrea, Öhlschlegel Christian, Boggian Katia
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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.