Bullous erythema multiforme associated with Hemophilus influenzae pneumonia

A 68-year-old woman with Hemophilus influenzae pneumonia experienced a bullous dermatosis. Further evaluation revealed bullous erythema multiforme of the minor type which resolved concurrently with treatment of the pneumonia. Clinicians should be aware that H. influenzae may be one of the bacterial agents known to cause erythema multiforme.