Ecthyma: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Ecthyma

KEYWORDS: Disseminated fusariosis; Ecthyma gangrenosum-like lesions; Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In the immunocompromised, disseminated fusariosis is more common and it manifests with refractory fever, skin lesions (ecthyma-like, target, and multiple subcutaneous nodules [orpha.net]

She developed ecthyma gangrenosum-like lesions and simultaneously had Pseudomonas bacteremia and disseminated fusariosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pseudomonas Septicemia

Keywords: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Ecthyma gangrenosum, Septicemia How to cite this article: Pavithran K. Ecthyma gangrenosum with pseudomonas septicemia. [ijdvl.com]

Keywords: Co-infection, Dengue, ecthyma gangrenosum, Pseudomonas aeruginosa septicemia DOI: 10.3233/JPI-140437 Journal: Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, vol. 9, no [content.iospress.com]

Ecthyma gangrenosum usually occurs in debilitated persons. [ijdvl.com]

Impetigo

Ecthyma is characterized by small, purulent, shallow, punched-out ulcers with thick, brown-black crusts and surrounding erythema. [merck.com]

A doctor's evaluation Doctors base the diagnosis of impetigo and ecthyma on the appearance of the rash. [merckmanuals.com]

Ecthyma is an ulcerative form of impetigo. No predisposing lesion is identified in most patients, but impetigo may follow any type of break in the skin. [merck.com]

Bullous Impetigo

Ecthyma is characterized by small, purulent, shallow, punched-out ulcers with thick, brown-black crusts and surrounding erythema. [msdmanuals.com]

The next common primary pyoderma was folliculitis (10%) followed by furuncle (8%), bullous impetigo (4%) and ecthyma (2%). [freethesaurus.com]

Ecthyma is an ulcerative form of impetigo. No predisposing lesion is identified in most patients, but impetigo may follow any type of break in the skin. [msdmanuals.com]

Impetigo Neonatorum

Clinical evaluation Diagnosis of impetigo and ecthyma is by characteristic appearance. [msdmanuals.com]

A more serious form of impetigo, called ecthyma, penetrates deeper into the skin — causing painful fluid- or pus-filled sores that turn into deep ulcers. [mayoclinic.org]

Ecthyma: an ulcerative form of impetigo that leaves scars. This form is most common in the immunocompromised (e.g. [medicalguidelines.msf.org]

Pseudomonas Infection

Bacteriological examination demonstrated P. aeruginosa in the ecthymas, lung abscesses and blood. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ecthyma gangrenosum. Patients with ecthyma gangrenosum are frequently neutropaenic. [dermnetnz.org]

Multiple gangrenous ecthymas, consisting of deep ulcers, induration and inflammation, were observed in the skin over the entire body. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Morganella Infection

Culture of these ecthyma gangrenosum–like eruptions were positive for M morganii, despite ongoing therapy with intravenous ertapenem. [consultant360.com]

Ecthyma gangrenosum-like eruption associated with Morganella morganii infection. Br J Dermatol. 1998;139:520-521. Related Articles [patientcareonline.com]

Ecthyma gangrenosum-like eruption associated with Morganella morganii infection.Br J Dermatol. 1998; 139: 520-521 Arranz-Caso J.A. Cuadrado-Gomez L.M. [amjmedsci.com]

Infective Eczematoid Dermatitis

[…] dermatitis, atopic erythroderma, nummular eczema and circumscribed neurodermatitis. (2) Pyodermas: dermatitis exfoliativa neonatorum (Ritter's disease), impetigo contagiosa, ecthyma [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

Primary skin infections: impetigo contagiosa, superficial folliculitis, ecthyma, furunculosis, syocosis barbae and pyoderma gangrenosum. [medicinep.com]

Primary skin infections: Impetigo contagiosa, superficial folliculitis, ecthyma, furunculosis, sycosis barbae, and pyoderma gangrenosum. [rxresource.org]

Contagious Ecthyma

Further Reading Alaska Department of Fish and Game – Contagious Ecthyma BC Ministry of Environment Wildlife Health Fact Sheet – Contagious Ecthyma (PDF file) Elkin B., Zamke [wildlifedisease.unbc.ca]

Contagious ecthyma occurs in domestic livestock and wild ruminants throughout North American, but it occurs rarely. Contagious ecthyma has not been documented in Idaho. [idfg.idaho.gov]

Resources In This Article Contagious Ecthyma Overview of Contagious Ecthyma [msdvetmanual.com]

Milker's Nodes

It is also known as contagious pustular dermatitis, infectious labial dermatitis, ecthyma contagiosum, thistle disease and scabby mouth. [icd.codes]

/21001 paravaccinia paravaccinia A viral infection of cattle caused by a parapoxvirus (viruses of ungulates), producing lesions similar to those of cowpox and infectious ecthyma [encyclo.co.uk]

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

Ecthyma gangrenosum is a known cutaneous manifestation due mainly to Pseudomonas infection with or without septicemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ecthyma gangrenosum is a cutaneous infection, most commonly occurring during sepsis evolution with Pseudomonas aeruginosa on an immunocompromised background. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ecthyma gangrenosum and ecthyma-like lesions: review article. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis Off Publ Eur Soc Clin Microbiol 2015;34:633–9. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Morganella Morganii

Lesions similar to ecthyma gangrenosum may be caused by other organisms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Culture of these ecthyma gangrenosum–like eruptions were positive for M morganii, despite ongoing therapy with intravenous ertapenem. [consultant360.com]

There have been several reports that M. morganii causes sepsis, ecthyma, endophthalmitis, chorioamnionitis, however more commonly urinary tract infections, soft tissue infections [wikidoc.org]

Pyoderma

Pyoderma (Ecthyma) gangrenosum, clinical and experimental observations in 5 cases occurring in adults.Arch. [jpeds.com]

Frequently Asked Questions What’s the difference between ecthyma gangrenosum and pyoderma gangrenosum? [my.clevelandclinic.org]

These include superficial bacterial infections such as impetigo, impetigo contagiosa, ecthyma, folliculitis, Bockhart's impetigo, furuncle, carbuncle, tropical ulcer, etc. [en.wikipedia.org]

Pyoderma Gangrenosum

Ecthyma presents with hemorrhagic bullae, most common site on body is abdomen. [medicalopedia.org]

Frequently Asked Questions What’s the difference between ecthyma gangrenosum and pyoderma gangrenosum? [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Ecthyma Gangrenosum Herpes simplex Diagnosis Key Points *Diagnosis based on the characteristic appearance of the affected area *Skin biopsy may be performed to rule out other [ozarkderm.com]

Streptococcal Infection

Ecthyma C. [atsu.edu]

A deeply ulcerated form of streptococcal impetigo, ecthyma, may complicate streptococcal impetigo. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Skin diseases due to direct infection with streptococcus include: Impetigo Ecthyma Cellulitis Erysipelas Necrotising fasciitis Secondary skin infection of wounds, dermatitis [dermnetnz.org]

Bacterial Pyoderma

In patients allergic to penicillin, macrolides, such as erythromycin, are effective at the same dosage as penicillin for 5 to 7 days. 3,7 Ecthyma Ecthyma is a pyogenic infection [scielo.br]

This review aims at describing clinical, diagnostic and therapeutical features of major pyodermitis: impetigo, ecthyma, erysipelas, staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome and [scielo.br]

Ecthyma Gangrenosum

"Ecthyma gangrenosum and ecthyma-like lesions: review article". [en.wikipedia.org]

Ecthyma Gangrenosum. StatPearls [Internet]. 2020 Jan. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. [Full Text]. Ungaro R, Mikulska M. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Objectives: Review the causes of ecthyma gangrenosum. Describe the presentation of ecthyma gangrenosum. Summarize the treatment options for ecthyma gangrenosum. [statpearls.com]

Lymphohistiocytoid Mesothelioma

Septic shock related to community-acquired pneumonia with ecthyma gangrenosum. Médecine et Maladies Infectieuses. 49(4):288-289. 2019. Perez T., Deslée G., Burgel P. [univ-reims.fr]

Vegetative Pyoderma Gangrenosum

[…] and ecthyma gangrenosum Ulcerating infections e.g. [dermnetnz.org]

Infections - subcutaneous mycoses, tuberculosis, syphilis, ecthyma gangrenosum. Malignancies - lymphomas, leukemia. [journals.lww.com]

The differential diagnoses include infectious causes such as blastomycosis, sporotrichosis, leishmaniasis, ecthyma, herpes simplex virus infection, atypical mycobacterial [empendium.com]

Tropical Phagedenic Ulcer

Other diseases to be considered in differential diagnosis are: desert sore, cutaneous diphtheria, pyogenic ecthyma, cutaneous leishmaniasis, syphilitic gummata, and other [ajtmh.org]

The second and third most frequently detected ulcers were venous ulcers (12.8%) followed by superficial bacterial skin infections (ecthyma, impetigo, folliculitis, or boils [journals.plos.org]

Among the most common are vascular or diabetic ulcers, drepanocytosis, yaws, ecthyma, phagedenic ulcers, chronic herpes or all other infectious ulcers, as well as skin cancers [journals.plos.org]

Skin Infection

Ecthyma C. [atsu.edu]

Staphylococcus aureus Folliculitis Furunculosis (boils) and abscesses Impetigo (school sores) and ecthyma Methicillin (meticillin) resistant Staph. aureus Staphylococcal scalded [dermnetnz.org]

SJS/TEN Pseudomonas aeruginosa causes wound infections, athlete's foot, gram negative folliculitis, chronic paronychia (green nail syndrome ), spa pool folliculitis and ecthyma [dermnetnz.org]

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection

Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a well-recognized dermatological condition caused by gram-negative bacillary infection, particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) manifests as a skin lesion and is commonly associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa septicemia in immunocompromised patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a skin infection that is classically associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa septicemia in immunocompromised patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Psychogenic Cough

Keywords: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Ecthyma gangrenosum, Septicemia How to cite this article: Pavithran K. Ecthyma gangrenosum with pseudomonas septicemia. [ijdvl.com]

A feature that is helpful in making the diagnosis of Pseudomonas septicemia is the presence of a characteristic skin lesion commonly known as ecthyma gangrenosum. [jamanetwork.com]

Pseudomonas pneumonia and extensive focal skin lesions of ecthyma gangrenosum also complicated the condition. [tandfonline.com]

Panophthalmitis

"Orbital cellulitis, panophthalmitis, and ecthyma gangrenosum in an immunocompromised host with pseudomonas septicemia". [en.wikipedia.org]

45 Suprachoroidal septic effusion leading to panophthalmitis following strabismus surgery. ( 16121559 ) Ruby A...Trese M 2005 46 Orbital cellulitis, panophthalmitis, and ecthyma [malacards.org]

Orbital cellulitis, panophthalmitis, and ecthyma gangrenosum in an immunocompromised host with pseudomonas septicemia. Am J Ophthalmol. 2004;137:176-178. 2. [retinalphysician.com]

Cutaneous Atypical Mycobacterial Infection

Boils (Medical Encyclopedia) Candida infection of the skin (Medical Encyclopedia) Carbuncle (Medical Encyclopedia) Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale) (Medical Encyclopedia) Ecthyma [icdlist.com]

- Tissue necrosis: Cat Scratch Disease, ecthyma gangrenosum, Mycobacterium ulcerans Infection, necrotizing fasciitis, diphtheria. 5. [histopathology-india.net]

Pigmented Purpuric Lichenoid Dermatosis

Ecthyma gangrenosum and ecthyma-like lesions: review article. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis, 34 (2015), pp. 633-639 [30.] F. Jurado, O. Rodriguez, J. Novales, G. [anaisdedermatologia.org.br]

Ecthyma Gangrenosum. Am J Med. 2014; 127 :592–594. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 29. Vaiman M, Lazarovitch T, Heller L, Lotan G. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ecthyma Gangrenosum. Am J Med. 2014;127:592-4. [scielo.br]

Tuberculosis Papulonecrotica

Boils (Medical Encyclopedia) Candida infection of the skin (Medical Encyclopedia) Carbuncle (Medical Encyclopedia) Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale) (Medical Encyclopedia) Ecthyma [icdlist.com]

[…] and parazitic diseases; viruses + Bacterial inflammations with suppuration, pyodermia + Erosive pustulosis of the head + Erysipelas + Sepsis (bacterial) + Erysipeloid + Ecthyma [atlases.muni.cz]

Dermatitis Vegetans

[…] skin Bacterid Chlamydial dermatological disorders Cutaneous erysipeloid Cutaneous fluke infection Cutaneous glanders Cutaneous involvement legionellosis Dermatitis vegetans Ecthyma [icd9data.com]

Boils (Medical Encyclopedia) Candida infection of the skin (Medical Encyclopedia) Carbuncle (Medical Encyclopedia) Donovanosis (granuloma inguinale) (Medical Encyclopedia) Ecthyma [icdlist.com]

GOOD TO KNOW BACTERIAL INFECTIONS MUST KNOW SHOULD KNOW GOOD TO KNOW ♦ Normal flora of the skin ♦ Gram positive bacteria o Staphylococcus aureus o Streptococci ♦ Impetigo ♦ Ecthyma [medicaldialogues.in]

Pseudomonas Pneumonia

Ecthyma gangrenosum is a skin sore that occurs in people who have too few white blood cells ( neutropenia ). [merckmanuals.com]

Well-demarcated necrotic and hemorrhagic skin lesions of oval shape often arise during these bacteremias, called ecthyma gangrenosum. [humpath.com]

Pseudomonal bacteremia produces distinctive skin lesions known as ecthyma gangrenosum. Pseudomonas also has emerged as an important source of burn wound sepsis. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infection

Many species of Pseudomonas have been shown to cause skin infections (Ecthyma gangrenosum) including P. stutzeri. [microbewiki.kenyon.edu]

Ecthyma gangrenosum typically develops in neutropenic patients as erythematous, ulcerated, purple or black skin lesions in the axillary, inguinal, or anogenital areas. [dermnetnz.org]