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Haemorrhagic cellulitis caused by Salmonella enteritidis.
Jorge Santos-Juanes1, Maria Lopez-Escobar, Cristina Galache
1Department of Dermatology-II, The Hospital Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain. jocris@terra.com
Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|April 5, 2005
Summary
Soft tissue infections from Salmonella are rare, especially in immunocompromised individuals. This case highlights hemorrhagic cellulitis as a serious manifestation of non-typhoid Salmonella sepsis.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Extra-intestinal salmonellosis is uncommon.
- Soft tissue infections are rare complications of Salmonella infections.
- Immunocompromised patients are at higher risk.
Observation:
- A case of hemorrhagic cellulitis is presented.
- The patient was immunosuppressed.
- Sepsis was caused by a non-typhoid Salmonella species.
Findings:
- Non-typhoid Salmonella can cause severe soft tissue infections like hemorrhagic cellulitis.
- Immunosuppression is a significant risk factor for these rare manifestations.
- Early recognition and treatment are crucial for managing Salmonella-induced sepsis and associated complications.
Implications:
- This case expands the spectrum of clinical presentations for Salmonella infections.
- Highlights the importance of considering Salmonella in the differential diagnosis of soft tissue infections in immunocompromised patients.
- Underscores the need for further research into the pathogenesis and management of extra-intestinal salmonellosis.