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Published on: July 11, 2013
Pustular psoriasis: treatment with antibiotics.
1Department of Dermatology and STD, Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati-781032, India.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|October 16, 2010
Summary
Pustular psoriasis in a 17-year-old boy was successfully treated with gentamycin. Blood cultures revealed Diplococci pneumoniae, leading to complete lesion resolution after antibiotic therapy.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Pustular psoriasis is a rare inflammatory skin condition.
- Bacterial infections can sometimes complicate or mimic dermatological conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of pustular psoriasis potentially triggered or complicated by bacterial infection.
- To highlight the efficacy of gentamycin in treating a specific case.
Main Methods:
- Clinical presentation of pustular psoriasis was observed.
- Pus and blood cultures were performed.
- Antibiotic sensitivity testing was conducted.
- Treatment with gentamycin was administered.
Main Results:
- Pus culture was negative for organisms.
- Blood culture identified Diplococci pneumoniae.
- Diplococci pneumoniae showed sensitivity to gentamycin.
- The patient experienced complete resolution of pustular psoriasis lesions.
Conclusions:
- Diplococci pneumoniae bacteremia may be associated with pustular psoriasis.
- Gentamycin is an effective treatment for this specific presentation.
- Systemic antibiotic therapy can resolve severe pustular psoriasis cases.
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