Shanghai Fever: A Fatal Form of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Enteric Disease.
Indian Pediatr
;
2015 Oct; 52(10): 896-898
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-172179
ABSTRACT
Background:
Outcome of pseudomonas enteric fever is unpredictable as multiple systemic lethal complications occur abruptly. Case characteristics A 9-month-old girl with multiple ileal perforations, leukocoria, ecthyma gangrenosum, hemiplegia and a perforated ulcer in the soft palate. Blood culture suggested Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. Operative repair of multiple ileal perforations and multidisciplinary management was provided.Outcome:
On 10th post-operative day, patient succumbed to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Message Early detection and management of complications of P. aeruginosa enteric disease is important.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Screening study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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