RT @jakescottMD: Usually associated with immunocompromised patients but more commonly seen in immunocompetent hosts than you might think. T…
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Usually associated with immunocompromised patients but more commonly seen in immunocompetent hosts than you might think. The triad of P. aeruginosa in lesion + blood cultures + immunocompromised status in only 32 cases out of 168 (19%) https://t.co/kqPLl5
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RT @MayoClinicINFD: 3/ #Ecthyma gangrenosum Mechanism: perivascular invasion of vessels —> ischemic necrosis —> “punched out” ulcer Class…
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3/ #Ecthyma gangrenosum Mechanism: perivascular invasion of vessels —> ischemic necrosis —> “punched out” ulcer Classic associations 1. Bacteria: Pseudomonas aeruginosa most common overall; also - S aureus, NTM, etc... 3. Fungi: Fusarium most commo