Successful diagnosis of Mycobacterium marinum infection by mNGS in a patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus: a case report
Xinhua Liu,
Zengxin Liu,
Zhimin Chen
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Mycobacterium marinum infection rarely occurs and has atypical symptoms. It is challenging to distinguish disseminated M. marinum infection from multifocal dermatosis caused by other factors clinically.
Case Presentation: Herein, we reported a 68-year-old male patient with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) who presented redness and swelling in his left hand after being stabbed by marine fish for over 2 months. Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection was considered according to biochemical and patho… Show more
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