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Pseudomonal balanitis.

J W Petrozzi, A Erlich

    Archives of Dermatology
    |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.

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    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.
    • Clinicians must be vigilant for microbiologic shifts and secondary infections in patients undergoing topical therapy.