In:
Acta Dermato-Venereologica, Medical Journals Sweden AB, Vol. 72, No. 4 ( 1992-08-01), p. 310-311
Abstract:
We report two cases of cellulitis of the legs occurring in adults where Escherichia coli (E. coli) was, or probably was, the causative bacterial agent. E. coli and other gram-negative bacilli cellulitis are rarely reported. However, in cellulitis, the causative microorganism is rarely identified, and some cases of E. coli cellulitis could be unrecognized. Furthermore, classical risk factors for gram-negative sepsis are characterized by a state of leucocyte dysfunction which could explain the possibility of a severe, even lethal, course of gram-negative cellulitis. Therefore, the occurrence of cellulitis in patients with risk factors should prompt attempts at isolating the pathogenic microorganism, and a broad spectrum of antibiotic therapy should be initiated.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1651-2057
,
0001-5555
DOI:
10.2340/0001555572310311
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Medical Journals Sweden AB
Publication Date:
1992
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1492617-9
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