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Activation of cutaneous sarcoidosis following Mycobacterium marinum infection of skin
Author(s) -
Gudi Vs,
Campbell Sm,
Gould Dj,
Marshall R,
Winterton Mc
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
journal of the european academy of dermatology and venereology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.655
H-Index - 107
eISSN - 1468-3083
pISSN - 0926-9959
DOI - 10.1046/j.1468-3083.2000.00077.x
Subject(s) - sarcoidosis , medicine , mycobacterium marinum , cutaneous sarcoidosis , mycobacterium tuberculosis , immunology , tuberculosis , dermatology , pathology
Sarcoidosis has long been associated with mycobacterial infection, especially with Mycobacterium tuberculosis , although a causal association has not been proven. Atypical mycobacteria have also been implicated in causing sarcoidosis, but there is as yet no conclusive evidence. We report the activation of cutaneous sarcoidosis following infection with M. marinum , raising further questions about the role of these bacteria in causing this chronic granulomatous disorder.