Fish peeling aggravated by panniculitis in a female tourist after voyage to Thailand

Abstract

Skin infection with the development ofpanniculitis in a female patient after a course of ichthyotherapy (fish pedicure/peeling) in Thailand is described for the first time in Russian literature. Fish bacterial agents, which can infect the skin of individuals visiting the fish spa, are discussed. The risk of infections of the skin is higher for tourists visiting tropical countries if these tourists suffer from concomitant diseases attenuating the immunity and associated with blood clotting disorders. Methods for prevention of complications of ichthyotherapy and the relevant disinfection and sterilization problems are discussed.

Keywords

ichthyotherapy / fish pedicure / fish peeling / fish spa / panniculitis / tourist / Thailand

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