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Jonathan Madden1, Shannon Buck2, Thomas Beachkofsky2
1San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, San Antonio, Texas, USA,
The Journal of Family Practice
|December 20, 2018
Summary
Recurrent impetigo, a common skin infection, can sometimes indicate a rare underlying condition. This case highlights the importance of considering uncommon diagnoses in patients with persistent symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Recurrent impetigo is a common bacterial skin infection.
- Persistent or unusual presentations warrant further investigation.
Observation:
- A patient presented with a history of frequent, recurring episodes of impetigo.
- The repeated infections prompted a diagnostic workup beyond the typical scope for uncomplicated impetigo.
Findings:
- The patient's history of recurrent impetigo was linked to an uncommon, underlying diagnosis.
- This underscores that seemingly common infections can be a gateway to identifying rarer conditions.
Implications:
- Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for less common etiologies in patients with recurrent impetigo.
- This case broadens the differential diagnosis for persistent bacterial skin infections.
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