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Infection with Mycobacterium marinum MeSH Supplementary Concept Data 2025


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 Preferred
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