Swimming Pool Granuloma WisdomCard™

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  1. A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Swimming Pool Granuloma nlm.nih.gov - Swimming Pool Granuloma
  2. eMedicine: Mycobacterium Marinum emedicine.com - Mycobacterium Marinum
  3. General Practice Notebook: Swimming Pool Granuloma gpnotebook.co.uk - Swimming Pool Granuloma
  4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Occupational Dermatoses cdc.gov - Occupational Dermatoses
  5. British Columbia Municipal Safety Association: British Columbia Municipal Safety Association municipalsafety.bc.ca - British Columbia Municipal Safety Association
  6. Helium: Skin Problems Caused By Swimming Pools helium.com - Skin Problems Caused By Swimming Pools
  7. PubMed Central: Public Health Significance Of Swimming Pool Granuloma pubmedcentral.nih.gov - Public Health Significance Of Swimming Pool Granuloma
  8. International Medical Association Bulgaria (IMAB): A Case Of Swimming Pool Granuloma imab-bg.org - A Case Of Swimming Pool Granuloma
  9. Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Mycobacterium Marinum Fact Sheet dnr.state.md.us - Mycobacterium Marinum Fact Sheet
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Research Notes on Swimming Pool Granuloma


Swimming pool granuloma is a condition caused by the organism Mycobacterium marinum. They manifest as a cluster of erythematous papules or nodules, which are found on the elbows, knees, feet and hands. Lesions appear after an incubation period of about 2-4 weeks. Antibiotics and avoidance of contaminated water will help manage the condition.

Fast Facts:

  • Other names are aquarium granuloma, fishtank granuloma and M. balnei.1
  • The growth of Mycobacterium marinum is inhibited above 37°C.2
  • Infection often follows abrasions to an extremity occurring in nonchlorinated water.3

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Swimming Pool Granuloma
  2. ↑ Wikipedia: Mycobacterium Marinum
  3. ↑ eMedicine: Mycobacterium Marinum

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