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12-21-2005, 06:53 PM
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I've gotten minor rashes before. Didn't last too long. A couple hours and it was gone. Cortizone cream and have some Benadryl handy just in case.
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12-21-2005, 07:00 PM
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I have never had any problem, but then I can handle Bristleworms with no effects
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12-21-2005, 08:48 PM
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I once had a patient with an aquarium associated rash, who ended up having a Mycobacterium marinum skin infection.
Mycobacterium marinum is a relative of tuburculosis (one of the atypical mycobacteria). The skin infection it causes usually starts as a small red/blue nodule that then becomes an ulcer and then begins to drain. It's a fairly serious infection but can be treated. Thankfully it is fairly rare, although people with aquariums are known to be a higher risk group for contracting this infection. Here's a link if I have not already bored you to death  )http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1538.htm Cheers, and happy holidays! Aaron
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12-21-2005, 09:00 PM
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I dont really get a rash per say but I do get all itchy and stingy after working with the tank. *shrug*
I rinse my arms off after because it's stinging and then it usually goes away after about 10 mins. I do end up scratching which makes it red tho =p asherha
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01-04-2006, 10:56 PM
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http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic281.htm
"Background: Infection with Mycobacterium marinum, although unusual, could be encountered by any general practitioner, and it should be considered in patients who handle fish or swim in freshwater or saltwater. The organism characteristically produces 2 types of cutaneous lesions in people: a solitary indolent granuloma and an ascending lymphangitic type bearing a strong resemblance to sporotrichosis. Disseminated disease is uncommon and typically occurs in hosts who are immunocompromised." Get those gloves on..
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