Ecthyma gangrenosum as a serious complication of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in departments of pediatric oncology
Przemysław Gałązka, Patryk Kaczor, Krystian Kałużny, Kamil Leis
Abstract
bloodstream infection in immunodeficient patients. This bacterium is characterized by multi-drug resistance and has a number of mechanisms that allow it to survive even in extreme conditions. The disease is characterized by an aggressive course involving the skin and mucous membranes, leading to ulceration with signs of necrosis within 12 to 24 h. Treatment includes targeted antibiotic therapy and surgical cleansing of the wound. If the perianal area is occupied, a colostomy may be performed. Prevention of bacterial infections involves taking special precautions when handling a patient with immunodeficiency.
Topics & Concepts
Pseudomonas aeruginosaMedicineComplicationDermatologyColostomyPseudomonas infectionAntibioticsHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)SurgeryIntensive care medicineMicrobiologyImmunologyBacteriaBiologyGeneticsInfections and bacterial resistanceAntibiotic Resistance in BacteriaBacterial biofilms and quorum sensing