| Document ID (ISN) | 49233 |
| CIS number |
88-665 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0105-1873 - Contact Dermatitis |
| Year |
1987 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Cole G.W. |
| Title |
Mycobacterium marinum infection in a mechanic |
| Bibliographic information |
May 1987, Vol.16, No.5, p.283-284. 3 ref. |
| Abstract |
M. marinum is a common cause of occupational mycobacterial skin disease. However, it has previously been seen only in persons having contact with water in nature or in aquariums. The present case involved a mechanic who reconditioned water pumps. The infection was cured by antibiotics. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
pathogenic bacteria; repair work; skin diseases; mycoses |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
case study |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Metal production and metalworking
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Skin diseases
Mycoses
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
|
