Cutaneous Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae (Erysipeloid) Infection in an Immunocompromised Child. Issue 2 (7th September 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Boyd, Alan S.; Ritchie, Coleman; Fenton, Jeremy S.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 31:Issue 2(2014)
• Page Start: 232
• Page End: 235
• Publication Date: 2012-09-07
• Subjects: Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2012.01835.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p> <bold>Abstract: </bold> Erysipeloid, a cutaneous infection with the gram‐positive bacillus <italic>Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae</italic>, is typically an occupational dermatosis seen in persons working with livestock or involved in commercial fishing (fishmongers). Other more‐generalized forms of infection with this organism also exist, including a septic form usually associated with endocarditis. Many infections may be self‐limited. They have rarely been reported in children or in immunocompromised patients. This microbe is sensitive to many mainstream antibiotic agents.</p> </abstract>