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[Pseudomonas folliculitis after spa bath exposure].
Kristine Appel Uldall Pallesen1, Klaus Ejner Andersen, Charlotte Gotthard Mørtz
1Dermatologisk Afdeling I og Allergicentret, Odense Universitetshospital, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000 Odense C, Denmark. Kristine.appel.uldall.pallesen@regionsyddanmark.dk
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|June 28, 2012
Summary
Pseudomonas folliculitis is a rare skin infection caused by contaminated water. This case highlights a healthy woman
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen.
- Pseudomonas folliculitis is an uncommon skin infection.
- Contaminated water in recreational facilities can harbor Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Observation:
- A healthy 23-year-old woman presented with a pustular rash and malaise.
- The patient had recently used a spa bath.
- The spa bath was suspected to be contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Findings:
- Bacterial culture from a pustule confirmed Pseudomonas folliculitis.
- The patient was treated with ciprofloxacin.
- Rapid and effective clinical improvement was observed following treatment.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of maintaining water hygiene in recreational facilities.
- Prompt diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy are crucial for managing Pseudomonas folliculitis.
- Healthcare providers should consider Pseudomonas folliculitis in patients with characteristic rashes after water exposure.
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