[Fistulous pyoderma caused by Serratia liquefaciens].

Abstract

Human infections with Serratia liquefaciens are rare. We therefore present a patient with fistulous pyoderma due to this pathogen. The success of the therapy of Serratia infections depends on determination of the resistance and sensitivity to antibiotics. Following the tentative diagnosis of dermal tuberculosis, histological, microbiological and X-ray examinations were performed. Serratia liquefaciens was identified by culture as the only cause of the skin lesions. After therapy with sulfamethoxazole trimethoprim, the lesions disappeared.

• Authors: F Waldermann, O M Maucher, A Buck, E Goerttler
• Journal: Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete (Hautarzt) Vol. 38 Issue 1 Pg. 36-9 (Jan 1987) ISSN: 0017-8470 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Fistelnde Pyodermie durch Serratia liquefaciens.
• PMID: 3549633 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Bacterial Infections (pathology)
• Bacteriological Techniques
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Female
• Fistula (pathology)
• Humans
• Microbial Sensitivity Tests
• Pyoderma (pathology)
• Serratia
• Skin (pathology)
• Skin Diseases (pathology)