Ecthyma Gangrenosum: A Rare Manifestation of 'Staphylococcus aureus' Infection
Background: Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a necrotizing vasculitis most observed in immunocompromised patients with 'Pseudomonas aeruginosa' bacteremia. Rarely, it can be seen with other bacterial, fungal, and viral infections [1]. We report a rare etiology of EG in an immunocompetent patien...
Main Authors: | Dishant Joy Shah, Randy Leibowitz, James Salonia |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Levy Library Press
2021-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Scientific Innovation in Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://journalofscientificinnovationinmedicine.org/articles/104 |
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