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Ecthyma gangrenosum caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a patient with astrocytoma treated with chemotherapy

Authors :
Vos, Filip
Middelburg, Tom
Seynaeve, Caroline
de Jonge, Maja
Vos, Filip
Middelburg, Tom
Seynaeve, Caroline
de Jonge, Maja
Source :
Vos , F , Middelburg , T , Seynaeve , C & de Jonge , M 2010 , ' Ecthyma gangrenosum caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a patient with astrocytoma treated with chemotherapy ' , Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy , vol. 16 , no. 1 , pp. 59-61 .
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Ecthyma gangrenosum, presenting as embolic lesions caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, has distinct pathognomonic features and a high mortality rate in patients with bacteremia, but when recognized early is easily treated. In this case report we describe this disseminated infection in an adult patient treated with chemotherapy for an astrocytoma.

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OAIster
Journal :
Vos , F , Middelburg , T , Seynaeve , C & de Jonge , M 2010 , ' Ecthyma gangrenosum caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a patient with astrocytoma treated with chemotherapy ' , Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy , vol. 16 , no. 1 , pp. 59-61 .
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Accession number :
edsoai.on1313615077
Document Type :
Electronic Resource