| Multiple ecthyma gangrenosum in a healthy infant with community-acquired Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20930597 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report the case of a previously healthy 8-month-old infant girl with Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis who presented to a pediatric emergency department with multiple ecthyma gangrenosum. Skin manifestations are uncommon in Pseudomonas infection. Ecthyma gangrenosum is a rare, distinct skin disorder associated with potentially fatal underlying Pseudomonas sepsis. Although typically occurring in immunocompromised or neutropenic patients, it can occasionally affect otherwise healthy children. This case demonstrates the critical importance of the pediatrician's identification of ecthyma gangrenosum to give directed antipseudomonal therapy. |
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Authors:
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Chang-Teng Wu; Jing-Long Huang |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric emergency care Volume: 26 ISSN: 1535-1815 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr Emerg Care Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-08 Completed Date: 2011-01-31 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8507560 Medline TA: Pediatr Emerg Care Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 750-1 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Chang Gung Children's Hospital, Chang Gung University, College of Medicine, Taoyuan county, Taiwan. wct0722@yahoo.com.tw |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acidosis
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etiology Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use Combined Modality Therapy Community-Acquired Infections / drug therapy, microbiology* Dopamine / therapeutic use Drug Therapy, Combination Ecthyma / etiology*, microbiology Emergencies Fatal Outcome Female Gangrene Humans Immunocompetence Infant Oxygen Inhalation Therapy Pseudomonas Infections / drug therapy, microbiology* Respiration, Artificial Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology, therapy Shock, Septic / complications*, drug therapy, microbiology |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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