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Erythrodermic Psoriasis and Staph-Infective Endocarditis—A Conundrum in Succession
- Source :
- Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports, Vol 10 (2022)
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- SAGE Publishing, 2022.
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Abstract
- 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.
- Subjects :
- Medicine (General)
R5-920
Pathology
RB1-214
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23247096
- Volume :
- 10
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.f9d20772a8486184d826b80b313352
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/23247096221105243