Abstract
Ecthyma gangrenosum is classically a cutaneous manifestation of a pseudomonal septicemia that presents in a patient with an immunodeficiency or hematologic malignancy. We describe a previously healthy 8-month-old girl who developed transient neutropenia and characteristic ecthyma gangrenosum lesions secondary to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This unique presentation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ecthyma gangrenosum emphasizes the importance of broad empiric coverage and early culturing for microorganism and susceptibilities in any patient presenting with ecthyma gangrenosum.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 320-323 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Pediatric Dermatology |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1 2012 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Dermatology