Infectious complications of erythrodermic psoriasis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Severe morbidity and mortality may be associated with erythrodermic psoriasis, especially when complicated by septicemia. We describe five patients with erythrodermic psoriasis complicated by staphylococcal septicemia. In two, concurrent infection with HIV increased vulnerability to bacteremia.
Medical subject headings
- Psoriasis
- Sepsis
- Staphylococcal Infections