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[Cutaneous botryomycosis: case report].

Weber Soares Coelho¹, Lucia Martins Diniz, João Basílio de Souza Filho

¹Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia. dr.webersoares@yahoo.com.br

Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia

|October 24, 2009

Summary

Botryomycosis, a chronic bacterial skin infection, typically involves Staphylococcus aureus. This case highlights exuberant lesions successfully treated with sulphamethoxazole-trimethoprim.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Infectious Diseases
Microbiology

Background:

Botryomycosis is a rare, chronic bacterial infection affecting skin and subcutaneous tissues.
Characterized by granulomatous inflammation and suppurative lesions with characteristic grains.

Observation:

A case of botryomycosis presented with extensive lesions on the right leg.
The affected limb showed increased volume, fibrous consistency, and multiple fistulae draining characteristic white-yellowish grains.

Findings:

The primary pathogen identified was Staphylococcus aureus.
Other potential pathogens like Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli were considered.

Implications:

This case demonstrates a severe presentation of botryomycosis.

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Successful treatment was achieved using the antibiotic combination sulphamethoxazole-trimethoprim, highlighting its therapeutic potential.