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Pseudomonal balanitis.

J W Petrozzi, A Erlich

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    |July 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Topical treatments can alter skin microbes, leading to superinfections like Pseudomonas aeruginosa balanitis. Physicians should suspect secondary infections when balanitis worsens during therapy.

    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Cutaneous flora can change during dermatologic treatment, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
    • Microbiologic shifts may lead to opportunistic infections.

    Observation:

    • A case of erosive balanitis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa is reported.
    • The condition developed despite treatment with topical antibacterial, antifungal, and corticosteroid agents.

    Findings:

    • Pseudomonas aeruginosa superinfection occurred due to an ecological change in the cutaneous flora.
    • The patient's balanitis worsened during standard topical therapy.

    Implications:

    • Sudden worsening of balanitis during treatment warrants consideration of superinfection.

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