What is Granuloma, fish bowl?

Granuloma, fish bowl: Localized nodular skininflammation (small reddish raised areas of skin) caused by a bacterium called mycobacterium marinum. Fish bowl granuloma is typically acquired by occupational orrecreational exposure to salt or fresh water, often resulting from minor trauma duringcaring for aquariums. The diagnosis is suggested by the history of exposure and confirmedby culturing tissue specimens which yield the microscopic organism, mycobacterium marinum.The infection can be treated with a variety of antibiotics, including doxycycline, minocycline, clarithromycin, rifampin, and trimethoprim- sulfamethoxazole. Also called swimming pool granuloma.