Wash hands and forearms thoroughly with soap and running water after cleaning the tank, even if gloves were worn. Ensure regular and adequate chlorination of swimming pools to kill any bacteria that may be present. Treatment
Treatment involves the use of antibiotics. Since M. marinum has a high tendency for multi-drug resistance, treatment by one particular drug will not be effective. Often, up to six different antimicrobial regimes may be needed before the infection responds to a particular drug combination. This combination of antibiotics is based on the results of the culture and skin biopsy. The treatment can take up to several months.Surgery may also be needed to remove dead tissue if the lesions do not clear with antibiotics. This helps the wound to heal. Epidemiology
Mycobacterium marinum infection is not contagious; it is not spreading from person to person. It is also not transmitted in hospitals like other common bacteria. See also
Skin lesion
List of cutaneous conditions

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Paleness may refer to:

Pallor, a medical condition
Paleness (color)

See also
Pale (disambiguation)