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Fatal Pseudomonas septicemia and vasculitis in a premature infant

A characteristic vasculitis is an uncommon but well-recognized complication of severe Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in the neonate. Although it is one of the most common gram-negative organisms responsible for overall nosocomial infection, it is a rare cause of intrauterine or intrapartum infecti...

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Published in:Pediatric dermatology 1998-03, Vol.15 (2), p.122-124
Main Authors: HUGHES, J. R, NEWBOULD, M, DU VIVIER, A. W. P, GREENOUGH, A
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Language:English
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Summary:A characteristic vasculitis is an uncommon but well-recognized complication of severe Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in the neonate. Although it is one of the most common gram-negative organisms responsible for overall nosocomial infection, it is a rare cause of intrauterine or intrapartum infection of the newborn. We describe a fatal Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection occurring in a very premature infant with widespread skin necrosis. Although this organism is relatively uncommon in the neonate, premature infants are at increased risk of infection, with a significant associated mortality. Early recognition and treatment are therefore very important.
ISSN:0736-8046
1525-1470
DOI:10.1046/j.1525-1470.1998.1998015122.x