A rare case of unique purpuric circular eruption in association with Capnocytophaga canimorsus bacteremia.

This article describes a rare case of a unique purpuric circular eruption in a patient with Capnocytophaga canimorsus bacteremia. Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a pathogen found in the oral cavity of dogs and can cause severe infections in immunocompromised individuals. The patient in this case was a 70-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis who developed a rash and fevers. The rash consisted of circular purpuric lesions that spread from her feet to her legs. The patient was treated with antibiotics and experienced complete resolution of her symptoms. The article emphasizes the importance of considering Capnocytophaga canimorsus infection in patients with diverse cutaneous eruptions and a history of dog bites. [Extracted from the article]