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A severe case of reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption associated with two possible triggers: Coronavirus and group A streptococcus

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption (RIME) is a newly defined condition characterized by mucocutaneous blistering secondary to upper respiratory infections and encompasses Mycoplasma pneumoniae-induced rash and mucositis, broadening the disease spectrum to include various infectious etiologies. We present a severe RIME case involving a 5-year-old female with concurrent coronavirus NL63 and group A streptococcus infections. Diagnosis complexity stemmed from overlapping clinical features with other severe mucocutaneous eruptions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis/drug-induced necrolysis. This case underscores the need for comprehensive infectious workup and emphasizes the clinical diagnostic spectrum of drug-induced and infection-induced desquamative skin and mucosal disease.

Source: Pediatric Dermatology

DOI: 10.1111/pde.15744

Authors: Ivan Rodriguez, Andrew T. Kwong, Minnelly Luu, Scott D. Worswick

Institutions: University of Southern California, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles

Language: English

Topic: Dermatological and COVID-19 studies

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,730