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American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2023, 11(5), 86-89
DOI: 10.12691/AJMCR-11-5-1
Original Research

Suspected Ecthyma Gangrenosum Associated with Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia

Austin Hamp1, , Nate Hansen2, Jamila Asif3, Jarett Anderson4, Arjun Bal5, Cecilia Big3 and Wehbi Hanayni3

1Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, Arizona

2Department of Dermatology, Beaumont, Farmington Hills, Michigan

3Department of Internal Medicine, Beaumont, Dearborn, Michigan

4Department of Transitional Year, Abrazo, Goodyear, AZ

5Department of Transitional Year, Beaumont, Dearborn, Michigan

Pub. Date: May 14, 2023

Cite this paper

Austin Hamp, Nate Hansen, Jamila Asif, Jarett Anderson, Arjun Bal, Cecilia Big and Wehbi Hanayni. Suspected Ecthyma Gangrenosum Associated with Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia. American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2023; 11(5):86-89. doi: 10.12691/AJMCR-11-5-1

Abstract

Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a well-recognized but rare skin infection most commonly occurring in the setting of immunocompromised individuals with bacteremia. Currently, there are very few reports of EG caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and even fewer cases caused by methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA). We present only the second case of bacteremic EG associated with MSSA bacteremia and aim to review the literature as well as examine common findings amongst patients with EG associated with Staphylococcus aureus.

Keywords

Ecthyma gangrenosum, Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA, MSSA, bacteremia

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