sodium-hypochlorite and Foot-Diseases

Topics: Anti-Infective Agents; Bandages; Borates; Clinical Trials as Topic; Female; Foot Diseases; Humans; Leprosy; Male; Sodium Hypochlorite; Ulcer; Wound Healing; Zinc; Zinc Oxide

We report a case of Staphylococcus aureus infection of the feet that appeared after a "fish pedicure" (immersion of the feet in a tank with the fish Garra rufa, that nibbles off dead skin). Clinical picture was characterized by maceration, purulent discharge, scales, crusts, itching and burning sensation. Bacteriological examinations were positive for Staphylococcus aureus. Mycological examinations were negative. The patient was successfully treated with ciprofloxacin. Only one case of skin foot infection after fish pedicure was reported so far. Fish pedicure can be a potentially dangerous procedure in immunocompromised or diabetic patients.

Topics: Adult; Animals; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Cyprinidae; Dermatitis; Feeding Behavior; Female; Foot; Foot Diseases; Greece; Humans; Immersion; Sodium Hypochlorite; Staphylococcal Infections; Staphylococcus aureus; Treatment Outcome

Topics: Animals; Disinfectants; Dog Diseases; Dogs; Foot Diseases; Hoof and Claw; Male; Plastic Surgery Procedures; Sodium Hypochlorite; Treatment Outcome