Severe Bullous Erysipelas/Cellulitis, Atypically Caused by Escherichia coli, in Kidney Transplant Recipient – Case Report and Review of Literature

•Erysipelas may be dangerous complication after kidney transplantation.•Erysipelas after kidney transplantation may be caused by unusual pathogens.•Differential diagnosis between different etiologic factors of erysipelas is very important. Erysipelas/cellulitis are severe skin infections that are es...

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Published in:Transplantation proceedings 2024-05, Vol.56 (4), p.976-980
Main Authors: Maciej, Szymczak, Hanna, Augustyniak-Bartosik, Letachowicz, Krzysztof, Dorota, Kamińska, Mirosław, Banasik, Oktawia, Mazanowska, Magdalena, Krajewska
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Cellulitis - drug therapy
Cellulitis - microbiology
Erysipelas - drug therapy
Escherichia coli - isolation & purification
Escherichia coli Infections - drug therapy
Escherichia coli Infections - microbiology
Humans
Immunocompromised Host
Kidney Transplantation - adverse effects
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:•Erysipelas may be dangerous complication after kidney transplantation.•Erysipelas after kidney transplantation may be caused by unusual pathogens.•Differential diagnosis between different etiologic factors of erysipelas is very important. Erysipelas/cellulitis are severe skin infections that are especially dangerous for immunocompromised patients. The most common cause of these diseases is streptococcal infection, but sometimes they may be caused by other Gram-positive or negative bacteria or other factors. Proper diagnosis and treatment should be implemented accurately to prevent dangerous complications. We present a case of severe bullous erysipelas caused by Escherichia coli and discuss the diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of cellulitis in kidney transplant patients.
ISSN:0041-1345
1873-2623
DOI:10.1016/j.transproceed.2024.02.005