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Purpura fulminans due to Enterococcus faecalis.

R Soman1, Camilla Rodrigues

  • 1PD Hinduja Hospital, Veer Savarkar Marg, Mahim, Mumbai 400 016, India.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|January 14, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Purpura fulminans caused by Enterococcus faecalis sepsis can be successfully treated with oral linezolid. Early identification of the bacterial cause is crucial for effective antimicrobial therapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Purpura fulminans is a rare, life-threatening condition characterized by disseminated intravascular coagulation and skin necrosis.
  • Sepsis is a common cause of purpura fulminans, with various bacterial pathogens implicated.

Observation:

  • A 73-year-old male presented with purpura fulminans.
  • Blood cultures revealed Enterococcus faecalis as the causative agent of sepsis.

Findings:

  • The patient received oral linezolid for treatment of Enterococcus faecalis sepsis.
  • Successful clinical recovery was achieved with linezolid therapy.

Implications:

  • This case highlights Enterococcus faecalis as a potential cause of purpura fulminans.
  • Prompt diagnosis and targeted antimicrobial treatment, such as linezolid, are vital for managing this severe condition.

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