Deep infection with Mycobacterium marinum: successful treatment of a frequently misdiagnosed disease. Issue 8 (28th August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pop, Roxana; Estermann, Lea; Schulthess, Bettina; Eberhard, Nadia
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 12:Issue 8(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-08-28
• Subjects: infections -- bone and joint infections -- drugs: infectious diseases -- radiology; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-229663
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : We report a rare yet typical presentation of a severe infection with Mycobacterium marinum that affected the deep structure of the hand and wrist of a 43-old fish breeder. A combination therapy of surgical debridement and antibiotic treatment with clarithromycin and ethambutol for 6 months led to a total resolution of the symptoms. Intensive rehabilitation completely restored the function of the hand.