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Gram-negative cellulitis complicating cirrhosis.

Yael Horowitz1, Ami D Sperber, Yaniv Almog

  • 1Medical Intensive Care Unit, Soroka University Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva, Israel.

Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|February 13, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Gram-negative bacteria can cause severe bullous cellulitis and septic shock in cirrhosis patients. Early diagnosis via bullous fluid culture is crucial for management, as this infection progresses rapidly and is often fatal.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Gram-negative infections are prevalent in cirrhosis patients.
  • Skin infections in cirrhosis are typically gram-positive.
  • Severe bullous cellulitis in cirrhosis warrants consideration of gram-negative etiology.

Observation:

  • Four cases of fulminant gram-negative bullous cellulitis and septic shock were observed in patients with cirrhosis.

Findings:

  • Gram-negative bacteria can be the causative agent in severe bullous cellulitis associated with cirrhosis.
  • Culture of bullous fluid aids in diagnosing and managing these infections.
  • This condition presents with rapid and often fatal progression.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider gram-negative bacteria in cirrhosis patients with severe bullous cellulitis.

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  • Prompt diagnosis and management are critical due to the high fatality rate.
  • Further research into gram-negative bullous cellulitis in cirrhosis is warranted.