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Aeromonasas a Cause of Purulent Folliculitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Aeromonas species are rarely an identified cause of folliculitis. Here, we describe the case of a patient who had purulent folliculitis of the breast caused by an Aeromonas species and review 4 other cases presented in the literature, highlighting the commonalities observed. Aeromonas infection should be considered in patients who present with purulent folliculitis, particularly those with exposure to nonchlorinated pools or baths.

Source: Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piw073

Authors: Aleksandra E. Olszewski, Manjiree V. Karandikar, Neeraj K. Surana

Institution: Boston Children's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Infections and bacterial resistance

Subfield: Endocrinology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases