Ecthyma gangrenosum caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a patient with astrocytoma treated with chemotherapy.
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Ecthyma gangrenosum, presenting as embolic lesions caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, has distinct pathognomonic features and a high mortality rate in patients with bacteremia, but when recognized early is easily treated. In this case report we describe this disseminated infection in an adult patient treated with chemotherapy for an astrocytoma.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of infection and chemotherapy : official journal of the Japan Society of Chemotherapy
دوره 16 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010