Ecthyma gangrenosum-like eruption associated with Morganella morganii infection.

Del Pozo, J; García-Silva, J; Almagro, M; Martínez, W; Nicolas, R; Fonseca, E · Br J Dermatol · 1998

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Ecthyma gangrenosum is considered as a pathognomonic sign of Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis. Lesions similar to ecthyma gangrenosum may be caused by other organisms. We report a case of an ecthyma gangrenosum-like eruption caused by Morganella morganii, a Gram-negative bacillus.

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