Korean J Clin Microbiol.  1999 Sep;2(2):216-219.

A Case of Purpura fulminans Caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae

Abstract

Purpura fulminans is a potentially disabling and life-threatening disorder characterized by acute onset of progressive cutaneous hemorrhage and necrosis on distal extremities, and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy. We experienced a case of purpura fulminans due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. A 42-year-old women presented with skin petechiae, ecchymosis and gangrene on distal extremities with laboratory evidence of DIC. The latex agglutination test with CSF was positive at Streptococcus pneumoniae. To our knowledge, this is the first report of purpura fulminans caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in Korea.

Keyword

Purpura fulminans; Streptococcus pneumoniae; Septicemia

MeSH Terms

Adult
Dacarbazine
Ecchymosis
Extremities
Female
Gangrene
Hemorrhage
Humans
Korea
Latex Fixation Tests
Necrosis
Purpura Fulminans*
Purpura*
Sepsis
Skin
Streptococcus pneumoniae*
Streptococcus*
Dacarbazine
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