Ecthyma gangrenosum in an infant with neutropenia
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DOI: 10.1007/s12185-020-03037-y
Abstract: A previously healthy 1-year-old girl presented with fever and two skin lesions on her right arm. Five days prior to admission, she had fever and small papules that developed into a necrotic ulcer on her… read more here.
Keywords: skin lesions; gangrenosum infant; infant neutropenia; ecthyma gangrenosum ... See more keywords
Ecthyma gangrenosum associated with Proteus bacteremia
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DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2018.1488493
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… read more here.
Keywords: associated proteus; gangrenosum associated; bacteremia; ecthyma gangrenosum ... See more keywords
A case report of double etiology of ecthyma gangrenosum
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000015651
Abstract: Rationale: Ecthyma gangrenosum is a cutaneous infection, most commonly occurring during sepsis evolution with Pseudomonas aeruginosa on an immunocompromised background. There have been rare case reports in previously healthy children and rarer are the cases… read more here.
Keywords: case; ecthyma gangrenosum; etiology; double etiology ... See more keywords
Ecthyma gangrenosum caused by Staphylococcus aureus in hematological malignancies: Case reports and literature review
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030070
Abstract: Rationale: Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a potentially life-threatening, systemic infection generally caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Data on EG caused by Staphylococcus aureus in patients with hematological malignancies are scarce. The present case report aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: first patient; staphylococcus aureus; hematological malignancies; ecthyma gangrenosum ... See more keywords
Ecthyma gangrenosum in a 7‐year‐old girl: Is it a sign of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia?
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13217
Abstract: Dear Editors, We present a remarkable case of ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) occurring in a young and apparently healthy child, in which the suspicion of this rare condition led to a specific diagnosis and to the… read more here.
Keywords: infection; lymphoblastic leukaemia; ecthyma gangrenosum; acute lymphoblastic ... See more keywords
Ecthyma gangrenosum without bacteremia in a 54‐year‐old woman with heart transplant
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DOI: 10.1111/tid.13319
Abstract: Ecthyma gangrenosum is a cutaneous manifestation of severe systemic pseudomonas infection and is commonly associated with bacteremia. It is common in immunocompromised patients with underlying neutropenia or leukopenia. We report a patient with heart transplant… read more here.
Keywords: heart transplant; ecthyma gangrenosum; ecthyma;
Disseminated fusariosis presenting as ecthyma gangrenosum
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DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-139689
Abstract: © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2021. No commercial reuse. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ. Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a skin manifestation that initially appears as macular, erythematous lesions that becomes haemorrhagic and transforms… read more here.
Keywords: presenting ecthyma; ecthyma gangrenosum; gangrenosum; figure ... See more keywords
Ecthyma gangrenosum-Source Reduction along with Empirical Antibiotics and Wound Care Helps to Treat Serious Infections
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DOI: 10.4103/jpp.jpp_122_19
Abstract: Ecthyma gangrenosum (Eg) is a cutaneous necrotic lesion that is mostly seen in immunocompromised patients. It reflects a severe sepsis, possibly caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an aerobic Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen that has a high risk… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; antibiotic therapy; gangrenosum source; source reduction ... See more keywords