Warning - The Dangers of M/M
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See post # 32 up top in this thread.
also
http://www.marinedepot.com/maintenance_gloves-ap.html
or
Powder free latex gloves, the kind you see in a doctor's office.
Eye protection and be sure to wash your hands afterwards and never touch your mucus membrane when working with them.
Stay safe my friend.
Mucho Reef
You're very welcome.
Just left the local grocery store and was surprised to see Latex gloves being sold by the box load in the pharmacy area. FYI.
Mooch
Just left the local grocery store and was surprised to see Latex gloves being sold by the box load in the pharmacy area. FYI.
Mooch
Just found this and wanted to share it along with all the previous info above.
"Can my pet fish get my kids sick ?"
"Pet fish, both salt water and fresh water varieties, can get you sick from a strain of bacteria related to human tuberculosis. Although infection from this bacteria is rare, certain precautions should be taken when cleaning and dealing with aquarium water, fish and products contaminated with aquarium water. This disease is very dangerous for those with a weakened immune system.
The layman term for this fairly rare fish tank disease is Fish Tank Granuloma. The scientific name for this bacteria is mycobacterium marinum. If you think that you or your child has been exposed to or is suffering from this disease, your smart move is to consult your physician who can help pinpoint the cause and prescribe proper treatment. This article is for your additional information only. I feel that it is always smart to do your homework before you consult your physician. The more help you can offer your physician on his diagnosis of a problem the better.
The absolutely fist line of defense against this infection is to wear waterproof gloves when cleaning your fish tank or dealing with fish tank water. Even if you wore gloves, wash your hands and arms thoroughly with anti-bacterial soap when you start and when you are done, just to be safe. This disease often enters the body through cuts and abrasions or any compromise of the skin so be particularly aware of this. Never drink or taste your aquarium water for any reason.
The symptoms of Fish Tank Granuloma are wounds that take a very long time to heal. Generally these wounds are on the hands, arms or fingers. After the wound closes, there may be some soreness and small nodules (called granulomas) around the wound. If this disease enters the bloodstream, nodules may form in the veins close to the original wound. Because this disease is very slow growing, these nodules may take 2-3 weeks and even up to several months to show up. The infected wound may become ulcerous and close lymph nodes may become swollen. This disease may heal itself over time. Your doctor may be interested to know that this bacterium is gram-positive which means it will retain a crystal violet dye for identification purposes.
It should be noted that this disease may also be picked up at incorrectly chlorinated pools, from any fish (uncooked), and from swimming in fresh and salt water in many parts of the world, including the United States. Generally, a cut, abrasion or wound must be present along with the bacteria.
Treatment varies and as of now, there is no set rule to which regimen of antibiotics works best. It can take a long time to rid oneself of this disease. It can take 3 months to almost a year of an antibiotic regimen. Often combinations of antibiotics are used such as tetracyclines, ethambutol, rifampicin, trimethoprim, and/or sulfamethoxazole. Some physicians use Rifampin + Ethambutol, Rifampin + Clarithromycin or Minocycline by itself."
by Otaffy, Mitch Endick
"Can my pet fish get my kids sick ?"
"Pet fish, both salt water and fresh water varieties, can get you sick from a strain of bacteria related to human tuberculosis. Although infection from this bacteria is rare, certain precautions should be taken when cleaning and dealing with aquarium water, fish and products contaminated with aquarium water. This disease is very dangerous for those with a weakened immune system.
The layman term for this fairly rare fish tank disease is Fish Tank Granuloma. The scientific name for this bacteria is mycobacterium marinum. If you think that you or your child has been exposed to or is suffering from this disease, your smart move is to consult your physician who can help pinpoint the cause and prescribe proper treatment. This article is for your additional information only. I feel that it is always smart to do your homework before you consult your physician. The more help you can offer your physician on his diagnosis of a problem the better.
The absolutely fist line of defense against this infection is to wear waterproof gloves when cleaning your fish tank or dealing with fish tank water. Even if you wore gloves, wash your hands and arms thoroughly with anti-bacterial soap when you start and when you are done, just to be safe. This disease often enters the body through cuts and abrasions or any compromise of the skin so be particularly aware of this. Never drink or taste your aquarium water for any reason.
The symptoms of Fish Tank Granuloma are wounds that take a very long time to heal. Generally these wounds are on the hands, arms or fingers. After the wound closes, there may be some soreness and small nodules (called granulomas) around the wound. If this disease enters the bloodstream, nodules may form in the veins close to the original wound. Because this disease is very slow growing, these nodules may take 2-3 weeks and even up to several months to show up. The infected wound may become ulcerous and close lymph nodes may become swollen. This disease may heal itself over time. Your doctor may be interested to know that this bacterium is gram-positive which means it will retain a crystal violet dye for identification purposes.
It should be noted that this disease may also be picked up at incorrectly chlorinated pools, from any fish (uncooked), and from swimming in fresh and salt water in many parts of the world, including the United States. Generally, a cut, abrasion or wound must be present along with the bacteria.
Treatment varies and as of now, there is no set rule to which regimen of antibiotics works best. It can take a long time to rid oneself of this disease. It can take 3 months to almost a year of an antibiotic regimen. Often combinations of antibiotics are used such as tetracyclines, ethambutol, rifampicin, trimethoprim, and/or sulfamethoxazole. Some physicians use Rifampin + Ethambutol, Rifampin + Clarithromycin or Minocycline by itself."
by Otaffy, Mitch Endick
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St.Pete_Reefer
New member
Thanks for sharing I had no idea.
You're welcome...everyone needs to read this just once I think.
Hey that's great, but share it with others who might not be aware. Good luck man and you're welcome.
MUCHO REEF
TOTM August 2003
MUCHO REEF
TOTM August 2003
Angel85
New member
I definately will! Its part of the reason I replied to the thread, to bring it back to the top of the list. I hope others will read it.
I just use soap and water. The cleaner SHRIMP has more than enough to eat I bet.
MUCHO REEF
TOTM - AUGUST 2003
MUCHO REEF
TOTM - AUGUST 2003
Today is March 31, 2014......they are discussing this on "The Doctors" tv show about 10 minutes into today's show. Today's topic is "Exploding Drug Dangers" in case you want to search for it on your TV or online.
Please share this with every reefer you know personally or otherwise. Mycobacterium Marinum is nothing to play with. Stay vigilant and please read every link and word in this entire thread.....thanks.
MUCHO REEF
Please share this with every reefer you know personally or otherwise. Mycobacterium Marinum is nothing to play with. Stay vigilant and please read every link and word in this entire thread.....thanks.
MUCHO REEF
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