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Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis presenting as peripheral subcutaneous nodules. Report of 2 cases
1Infectious Diseases Department, Claude Bernard Hospital, Paris, France.
Abstract:
Two patients developed disseminated subcutaneous nodules with febrile illness. In both cases, Pseudomonas aeruginosa was isolated from the lesions; blood cultures yielded the same organism in one case, and were negative in the other. The portal of entry was thought to be a jugular hemodalysis catheter in the first case and a necrotic zoster complicating lymphoma in the second case. Both patients' condition improved with antibiotic therapy and the Pseudomonas nodules resolved without surgical drainage.
Insights
Pseudomonas aeruginosa caused subcutaneous nodules and febrile illness in two patients. Antibiotic therapy led to resolution of nodules and improved patient outcomes without surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Disseminated subcutaneous nodules can present as a serious clinical manifestation.
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen capable of causing severe infections.