Publication

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

Journal Paper/Review - Jan 1, 2008

Units
PubMed
Doi

Citation
Witteck A, Öhlschlegel C, Boggian K. Delayed diagnosis of atypical mycobacterial skin and soft tissue infections in non-immunocompromized hosts. Scand J Infect Dis 2008; 40:877-80.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Scand J Infect Dis 2008; 40
Publication Date
Jan 1, 2008
Issn Print
0036-5548
Pages
877-80
Brief description/objective

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.