Staphylococcus aureus infection of the feet following fish pedicure

被引：7
作者：
Veraldi, S. [1 ]
Nazzaro, G. [1 ]
Cuka, E. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Milan, IRCCS Fdn, Ca Granda Osped Maggiore Policlin, Dept Pathophysiol & Transplantat, I-20122 Milan, Italy
来源：
INFECTION | 2014年 / 42卷 / 05期
关键词：
Skin infection; Staphylococcus aureus; Fish pedicure; Garra rufa; PSORIASIS;
D O I：
10.1007/s15010-014-0622-4
中图分类号：
R51 [传染病];
学科分类号：
100401 ;
摘要：
We report a case of Staphylococcus aureus infection of the feet that appeared after a "fish pedicure" (immersion of the feet in a tank with the fish Garra rufa, that nibbles off dead skin). Clinical picture was characterized by maceration, purulent discharge, scales, crusts, itching and burning sensation. Bacteriological examinations were positive for Staphylococcus aureus. Mycological examinations were negative. The patient was successfully treated with ciprofloxacin. Only one case of skin foot infection after fish pedicure was reported so far. Fish pedicure can be a potentially dangerous procedure in immunocompromised or diabetic patients.
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