Erythrodermic Psoriasis and Staph-Infective Endocarditis—A Conundrum in Succession
| Autor: | Arti Patel MS, Frederick Venter MD, Kulraj Grewal MD, Rupam Sharma MD, Greti Petersen MD, Arash Heidari MD |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports, Vol 10 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2324-7096 23247096 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/23247096221105243 |
| Popis: | Erythrodermic psoriasis is a rare subtype of psoriasis vulgaris that presents with diffuse erythema and desquamation over greater than 75% of the body’s surface area. We present a case of a 57-year-old male who was admitted with a diffuse, erythematous scaly rash covering his entire body, with associated subjective fevers. Skin biopsy revealed erythrodermic psoriasis, and blood cultures were positive for methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus . Echocardiogram revealed a mitral valve vegetation. Clinical improvement was achieved with intravenous antibiotic administration and topical corticosteroids without the use of immunomodulators. |
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