Mycobacterium marinum infections in humans and tracing of its possible environmental sources.
Can J Microbiol
; 58(1): 39-44, 2012 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
The low frequency of nontuberculous mycobacterial infections, nonspecific symptoms for individual mycobacteria, and the lack of specific identification methods could alter correct diagnosis. This study presents a combined microbiology and molecular-based approach for Mycobacterium marinum detection in four aquarists with cutaneous mycobacterial infection. Simultaneously, ecology screening for M. marinum presence in the aquarists' fish tanks was performed. A total of 38 mycobacterial isolates originated from four human patients (n = 20), aquarium animals (n = 8), and an aquarium environment (n = 10). Isolate identification was carried out using 16S rRNA sequence analysis. A microbiology-based approach, followed by 16S rRNA sequence analysis, was successfully used for detection of M. marinum in all four patients. Animal and environmental samples were simultaneously examined, and a total of seven mycobacterial species were isolated Mycobacterium chelonae , Mycobacterium fortuitum , Mycobacterium gordonae , Mycobacterium kansasii , Mycobacterium mantenii , Mycobacterium marinum , and Mycobacterium peregrinum . The presence of M. marinum was proven in the aquarium environments of two patients. Although M. marinum is described as being present in water, it was detected only in fish.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Mycobacterium marinum
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Infecções por Mycobacterium não Tuberculosas
Limite:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Can J Microbiol
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
República Tcheca