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Abstract Ecthyma gangrenosum is an exceedingly rare dermatologic complication of bacteremia or fungemia in immunocompromised patients. The lesions may be single or multiple and may occur anywhere on the body.… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Ecthyma gangrenosum is an exceedingly rare dermatologic complication of bacteremia or fungemia in immunocompromised patients. The lesions may be single or multiple and may occur anywhere on the body. We present a case of ecthyma gangrenosum with atypical organisms and risk factors resulting in delayed diagnosis of both the condition and the underlying infectious process that caused it. Despite the atypical findings, the diagnosis was confirmed by biopsy and tissue culture.
Keywords:
associated proteus;
gangrenosum associated;
bacteremia;
ecthyma gangrenosum;
gangrenosum
Journal Title: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
Year Published: 2018
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