Ann Dermatol.  2003 Jun;15(2):75-77. 10.5021/ad.2003.15.2.75.

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

• Lee JB
• Kim JY
• Kim SJ
• Won YH
• Lee SC

• KMID: 2158687
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2003.15.2.75

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.

Keyword

Vibrio vulnificus septicemia; Erythema multiforme-like eruption

MeSH Terms

Cyanosis
Erythema*
Gangrene
Hospitalization
Leg
Prognosis
Sepsis*
Ulcer
Vibrio vulnificus*
Vibrio*