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This bacterial infection is caused by Mycobacterium marinum, and is not frequently seen (atypical). Marinum is a relative of the organism which causes tuberculosis. This lesion is often referred to as a swimming pool granuloma. Atypical mycobacterial infections may cause life-threatening disease in people with weakened immune systems (immunocompromised individuals).

Review Date: 1/1/1997 12:00:00 AM Reviewed By: Mosby Publishing Company

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