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MeSH Supplementary: Infection with Mycobacterium marinum
Unique ID: C535526
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/C535526
Entry Term(s): Fish tank granuloma; Mycobacterium marinum Infection
Registry Numbers: 0
Heading Mapped to: *Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous
Frequency: 162
Note: MYCOBACTERIUM MARINUM infections usually caused by exposure to aquarium water, or unchlorinated swimming pools or hot tubs. They are characterized by GRANULOMAS on the skin, especially at the extremities, though the infection may disseminate in immunocompromised individuals.
Date of Entry: 2010/08/25
Revision Date: 2016/07/19

Infection with Mycobacterium marinum MeSH Supplementary Concept Data 2025