Mycobacterium marinum
also known as: fish handler's disease
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Mycobacterium marinum, causes a human condition called "fish handler's disease" or mycobacteriosis. Mycobacterium is a genus of Actinobacteria, which includes pathogens of many vertebrate species. |
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Distribution:
Hosts: Many species.
common
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Detection Method: microscopic exam - histology |