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Cutaneous anthrax resulting in renal failure with generalized tissue damage
Necmettin Akdeniz1, Omer Calka, Hatice Uce Ozkol
1Department of Dermatology, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey .
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology
|February 26, 2013
Summary
Cutaneous anthrax, a Bacillus anthracis infection, typically presents mildly. This case details severe hand and forearm infection causing significant tissue damage and requiring hemodialysis.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Anthrax is a zoonotic disease caused by Bacillus anthracis.
- Clinical manifestations include cutaneous, gastrointestinal, and inhalational forms.
- Cutaneous anthrax is the most common form with generally mild symptoms.
Observation:
- A patient presented with cutaneous anthrax originating on the dorsal hand.
- The infection rapidly progressed to the proximal forearm.
- Massive tissue damage was observed at the site of infection.
Findings:
- The patient developed prerenal azotemia secondary to extensive tissue necrosis.
- The severity of tissue damage necessitated two sessions of hemodialysis.
- This case highlights a severe, atypical presentation of cutaneous anthrax.
Implications:
- Severe cutaneous anthrax can lead to significant systemic complications.
- Prompt recognition and aggressive management are crucial for patients with extensive tissue damage.
- This case underscores the potential for Bacillus anthracis to cause severe morbidity even in its cutaneous form.
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