Abstract |
Ecthyma gangrenosum due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a skin infection in which necrotic ulcerations surrounded by a red areola develop. The diaper area is the region most often involved in infants. Typically, ecthyma gangrenosum occurs in patients with septicemia and risk factors ( chemotherapy, neutropenia). However, transient bacteremia or an infection confined to the skin may be the cause in some patients, with maceration in the diaper area and previous antibiotic therapy as risk factors.
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Authors | A Taïeb, A M Boisseau, J Sarlangue, Y Perel, J P Hehunstre, J Maleville |
Journal | Annales de pediatrie
(Ann Pediatr (Paris))
Vol. 39
Issue 7
Pg. 443-6
(Sep 1992)
ISSN: 0066-2097 [Print] France |
Vernacular Title | Ecthyma gangréneux du siège du nourrisson. |
PMID | 1416666
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Female
- Groin
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Male
- Pediatrics
(methods)
- Pseudomonas Infections
(diagnosis, microbiology, therapy)
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
(diagnosis, microbiology, therapy)
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