Ecthyma gangrenosum in a new born child

Ecthyma gangrenosum is one of the most serious and specific cutaneous infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. We report a case of ecthyma gangrenosum in a new born child who responded poorly to the antipseudomonas treatment to highlight the poor prognosis in new born.

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology venereology, and leprology, 2003, Vol.69 (1), p.52-53
Main Authors: PANDIT, A. M, SIDDARAMAPPA, B, CHOUDHARY, S. V, MANJUNATHSWAMY, B. S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacterial diseases
Bacterial diseases of the skin
Biological and medical sciences
Human bacterial diseases
Infectious diseases
Medical sciences
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Summary:Ecthyma gangrenosum is one of the most serious and specific cutaneous infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. We report a case of ecthyma gangrenosum in a new born child who responded poorly to the antipseudomonas treatment to highlight the poor prognosis in new born.
ISSN:0378-6323
0973-3922