Ecthyma gangrenosum associated with aplastic anemia
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 64-67, 1996.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-53060
ABSTRACT
Ecthyma gangrenosum is a characteristic skin lesion of systemic infection due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It has a high incidence in patients with chronic disease and impaired defense mechanisms. Early diagnosis and appropriate systemic antibiotic therapy is crucial since its mortality rate is very high. We report a case of ecthyma gangrenosum in aplastic anemia.
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Main subject:
Pseudomonas Infections
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Opportunistic Infections
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Skin Diseases, Bacterial
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Anemia, Aplastic
Type of study:
Screening study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
/
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Year:
1996
Type:
Article
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