Ecthyma gangrenosum in a neonate

Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is pathognomonic of invasive Pseudomonas infection or septicemia. It is characterized by pustules that rapidly evolve into hemorrhagic blister with central necrosis with the surrounding erythema. It is more often seen in immunocompromised patients but can be seen in healthy...

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Main Authors: Bishnupriya Sahoo, Himani Bhasin, Shikhar Ganjoo, Pankaj Abrol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.ijpd.in/article.asp?issn=2319-7250;year=2020;volume=21;issue=4;spage=313;epage=315;aulast=Sahoo