Mycobacterium marinum infection of the finger

J Hand Surg Br. 1995 Dec;20(6):801-2. doi: 10.1016/s0266-7681(95)80051-4.

Abstract

A case of Mycobacterium marinum infection of a finger is described. This is a rare condition in the UK. The relevant literature is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Fingers
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / diagnosis*
  • Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / physiopathology
  • Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / therapy
  • Nontuberculous Mycobacteria / isolation & purification*
  • United Kingdom

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents