Pseudomonas aeruginosa septic shock associated with ecthyma gangrenosum in an infant with agammaglobulinemia
Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo
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44(3): 167-169, 2002. ilus
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in English
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| ID: lil-314546
ABSTRACT
Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a rare and invasive infection that can be associated with agammaglobulinemia. The cornerstone of the treatment is based on prompt recognition with appropriate antibiotic coverage and intravenous immunoglobulin. The authors report a case of EG emphasizing the clinical and therapeutic aspects of this condition
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Main subject:
Pseudomonas Infections
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Shock, Septic
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Agammaglobulinemia
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Ecthyma
Type of study:
Risk factors
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Infant
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Säo Paulo/BR
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