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Diseases

Fish Tank Granuloma

Swimming pool granuloma: localized nodular skin inflammation (small reddish raised areas of skin) caused by a bacterium called mycobacterium marinum. ... Also called "fish bowl granuloma."

SYMPTOMS

Fish tank granuloma presents as a slow-growing, inflamed red bump (nodule or plaque) at the trauma site. The lesion is often painful and may become ulceratedor crusted. Skin changes usually appear about two to four weeks after the aquatic exposure.

CAUSES

Fish tank granuloma is a rare skin infection caused by mycobacterium marinum, a non-tuberculosis mycobacterium. ... Individuals who shuck raw oysters or prepare shellfish or sushi also have been reported with the skin disease. Infection occurs when water containing m. marinum enters through a break in the skin.

Chitradurga

Seebara, Behind Indian Oil Petrol Bunk, Basavakumara Swamy Mutt, Chitradurga - 577504

Kunigal

K Huraliborsandra, Gowdgere Post, Dhomratti Temple Road, Kunigal, Tumakuru District. - 572130

Bengaluru

36, KG Gollarapalya, Bolare (P), Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru - 560082