Vibrio vulnificus septicemia presenting as purpura fulminans

被引:4
作者
Choi, HJ [1 ]
Lee, DK [1 ]
Lee, MW [1 ]
Choi, JH [1 ]
Moon, KC [1 ]
Koh, JK [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Ulsan, Asan Med Ctr, Dept Dermatol, Coll Med, Seoul 138736, South Korea
关键词
Vibrio vulnificus; septicemia; purpura fulminans;
D O I
10.1111/j.1346-8138.2005.tb00714.x
中图分类号
R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
学科分类号
100206 ;
摘要
We present a case of Vibrio vulnificus septicemia presenting as purpura fulminans, which can often result in a catastrophic course. This case had a fortunate outcome due to immediate and intensive empirical antibiotic treatment and the relatively healthy condition of the patient. We focused on the prognostic factors for the relatively good outcome in this patient.
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