title: Activation of cutaneous sarcoidosis following Mycobacterium marinum infection of skin.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Treliske Hospital, Truro, Cornwall, UK. gudi.subramanyam3@virgin.net
authors.forename: V S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Gudit
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gould
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Marshall
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Winterton
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000150:complications*; D019910:Mycobacterium marinum; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology