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Lee, Kim, Kim, Won, and Lee: Generalized Erythema Multiforme-like Eruption is the Novel Cutaneous Manifestation of Vibrio Vulnificus Septicemia
Case Report

Annals of Dermatology 2003; 15(2): 75-77.

Published online: 14 March 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2003.15.2.75

Generalized Erythema Multiforme-like Eruption is the Novel Cutaneous Manifestation of Vibrio Vulnificus Septicemia

Jee Bum Lee, Jong Youl Kim, Seong Jin Kim, Young Ho Won, Seung-Chul Lee

Copyright © The Korean Dermatological Association and The Korean Society for Investigative Dermatology

Abstract

Cutaneous manifestations of Vibrio vulnificus septicemia are bullae, vesicles, necrotic ulcers, localized swelling, cyanosis, and gangrene, which begin to occur mostly on the legs. The characteristic cutaneous lesions associated with pain often give an informative clue for the suspicion of Vibrio vulnificus infection in endemic area.
We report a case of Vibrio vulnificus septicemia with atypical cutaneous manifestation of generalized erythema multiforme-like eruption in a Korean man, who died within 9 hours following hospitalization in spite of the intensive therapy.
We suggest EM-like eruption of V. vulnificus septicemia is the novel cutaneous manifestation and may indicate poor prognosis.

Keywords: Vibrio vulnificus septicemia, Erythema multiforme-like eruption

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