The Aquarium Cleaner’s Rash

A 35-year-old pet shop worker presents with spreading nodular skin lesions. Explore the diagnosis and management of this occupational Skin Infection.

Mycobacterium marinum


This 35-year-old pet shop worker developed progressively spreading nodular lesions. He was afebrile. What is the most likely causative organism?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Acinetobacter baumannii
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae
Mycobacterium marinum
Pasteurella multocida
Staphylococcus epidermidis

Fish Tank Granuloma, Mycobacterium marinum, Nodular lesions, Occupational Hazard, Skin Infection

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