Pseudomonas aeruginosa septic shock associated with ecthyma gangrenosum in an infant with agammaglobulinemia

Authors

  • João Fernando Lourenço de ALMEIDA University of São Paulo; Instituto da Criança; Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
  • Jaques SZTAJNBOK University of São Paulo; Instituto da Criança; Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
  • Eduardo Juan TROSTER University of São Paulo; Instituto da Criança; Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
  • Flávio Adolfo Costa VAZ University of São Paulo; Instituto da Criança; Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Keywords:

Ecthyma gangrenosum, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Agammaglobulinemia, Infant

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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Published

2002-01-01

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 3 (2002)

Section

Case Report

How to Cite

ALMEIDA, J. F. L. de, SZTAJNBOK, J., TROSTER, E. J., & VAZ, F. A. C. (2002). Pseudomonas aeruginosa septic shock associated with ecthyma gangrenosum in an infant with agammaglobulinemia . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 44(3), 167-169. https://www.revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/30579