Mycobacteria, non-TB — Worldwide/Unknown
New York City is seeing an outbreak of a rare skin infection that comes from handling raw seafood, causing skin lesions, pain, and swelling to the hands and arms and even difficulty moving fingers, officials said.
Health officials are warning those who purchase raw fish and seafood at Chinatowns in Manhattan, Queens, or Brooklyn to wear waterproof gloves when handling those items, and to seek medical care if they discover red bumps on hands or arms.
The bacteria causing the infection are
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