Skin manifestations of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. 2021

Nikolaos Spernovasilis, and Mina Psichogiou, and Garyfallia Poulakou
School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen with considerable morbidity and mortality, particularly in vulnerable hosts. Skin manifestations are common, either representing local inoculation or secondary skin seeding following bloodstream infections. As patients with various predisposing conditions are expanding, we sought to review the most recent published evidence regarding epidemiology, risk factors and diagnosis of skin manifestations of P. aeruginosa. New data exist on epidemiology and diagnosis of skin infections; systemic infections are impacted by multidrug-resistance issues and host immune status. Green nail syndrome, toe web infection, hot tub folliculitis, hot hand-foot infection and external otitis are the most common infections originating from the skin per se. Local treatments are the cornerstone and prognosis is favorable in immunocompetent hosts. Ecthyma gangrenosum and P. aeruginosa subcutaneous nodules are usually associated with bloodstream infections and occur primarily in immunocompromised hosts. Necrotizing skin and soft tissue infections occur in diabetic, alcoholic and immunocompromised patients; management requires a multidisciplinary team with surgical approach. Burn wound infections may also be challenging, requiring a specialized team. In all the four latter types of P. aeruginosa skin infections portending significant morbidity and mortality, systemic antibiotics are an integral part of the treatment.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011550 Pseudomonas aeruginosa A species of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria commonly isolated from clinical specimens (wound, burn, and urinary tract infections). It is also found widely distributed in soil and water. P. aeruginosa is a major agent of nosocomial infection. Bacillus aeruginosus,Bacillus pyocyaneus,Bacterium aeruginosum,Bacterium pyocyaneum,Micrococcus pyocyaneus,Pseudomonas polycolor,Pseudomonas pyocyanea
D011552 Pseudomonas Infections Infections with bacteria of the genus PSEUDOMONAS. Infections, Pseudomonas,Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection,Infection, Pseudomonas,Pseudomonas Infection,Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections
D005499 Folliculitis Inflammation of follicles, primarily hair follicles. Sycosis,Folliculitides,Sycoses
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D000900 Anti-Bacterial Agents Substances that inhibit the growth or reproduction of BACTERIA. Anti-Bacterial Agent,Anti-Bacterial Compound,Anti-Mycobacterial Agent,Antibacterial Agent,Antibiotics,Antimycobacterial Agent,Bacteriocidal Agent,Bacteriocide,Anti-Bacterial Compounds,Anti-Mycobacterial Agents,Antibacterial Agents,Antibiotic,Antimycobacterial Agents,Bacteriocidal Agents,Bacteriocides,Agent, Anti-Bacterial,Agent, Anti-Mycobacterial,Agent, Antibacterial,Agent, Antimycobacterial,Agent, Bacteriocidal,Agents, Anti-Bacterial,Agents, Anti-Mycobacterial,Agents, Antibacterial,Agents, Antimycobacterial,Agents, Bacteriocidal,Anti Bacterial Agent,Anti Bacterial Agents,Anti Bacterial Compound,Anti Bacterial Compounds,Anti Mycobacterial Agent,Anti Mycobacterial Agents,Compound, Anti-Bacterial,Compounds, Anti-Bacterial
D017192 Skin Diseases, Bacterial Skin diseases caused by bacteria. Bacterial Skin Diseases,Bacterial Skin Disease,Disease, Bacterial Skin,Skin Disease, Bacterial

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