Travel‐Related Chronic Hemorrhagic Leg Ulcer Infection by Shewanella algae
Shewanella algae is an emerging seawater‐associated bacterium. In immunocompromised patients, infections may result in bacteremia, osteomyelitis, and necrotizing fasciitis. Our patient, suffering from autoimmune vasculitis and myasthenia gravis, developed typical hemorrhagic bullae and leg ulcers because of S algae. She was treated efficiently with a combination of ciprofloxacin and piperacillin.
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nicola Wagner, Lisa Otto, Maurizio Podda, York Schmitt, Dennis Tappe Tags: BRIEF COMMUNICATION Source Type: research
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