Tattoo-associated Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Skin Infections Date: May 23, 2014 This health alert informs the medical community about recent San Diego cases of skin infection after tattoo placement caused by nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM). The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) requests that providers report similar cases. Case Descriptions Case #1: A previously healthy San Diego resident noted a pruritic rash within 48 hours of receiving a tattoo at a local shop in late February 2014. The individual sought care and on exam was found to have scaly papules and plaques along portions of the ... May 23, 2014 Public Health Tattoo Infection 0 0 Comment Read More »