A 30 year old male bhuvan,fish handler by profession came to OPD with multiple skin nodules and discharging sinuses over the right hand as show below.Which of the following organism can likely cause this condition?
Correct Answer: Mycobacterium marinum
Description: The nodules and discharging sinuses along the lymphatics are typically sporotrichoid in appearance.The history reveals he is a fish handler which suggests the diagnosis of "fish tank granuloma or swimming pool granuloma" caused by Mycobacteria.marinum commonly seen in fish tank handlers and swimmers.
Category:
Dental
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now