M. marinum.

[Rockfish]

I read your article on the above subject. I never thought twice about the disease until this week. Although I have not been in my tank in over a week I developed a series of what look like ant or flea bites all over my arms, back and legs and feet. I had been framing and insulating a room to my house and thought for sure I was having a reaction to the insulation. I went to a doctor and told him this and he thought for sure that was the case. I itch like mad. He gave me a ingedtible steroid to take for six days and said this would clear up by then. I thought nothing of it. This by the way was yesterday (Friday). Today I wake up with all the bite type marks and I remember your article. Now I'm not so sure about the Insulation theory. I did look at the pictures and none of them look like ant/flea bites so I'm not so sure. Could I have this or maybe some other type of fish tank disease? I am highly resistant to just about everything (knock on wood) but this allergic reaction is worrying me. I plan on going back to the Dr's office Monday morning if this doesn't appear to be clearing up. Thanks for any input.

Steve

[Steven Pro]

Your description does not sound quite right, but you can never be too safe. You may want to at least mention the possibility to your doctor during your next visit.