Abstract
Chromobacterium violaceum is an unusual cause of infection, typically associated with rapid dissemination and a high mortality rate. We describe a case of a young immune-competent patient with sepsis associated with a large focal leg ulcer due to C. violaceum. This case highlights several typical features of infection with C. violaceum, including summertime exposure and presence of liver abscesses; it is atypical in terms of the specific dermatologic findings. We discuss the case itself and briefly review the medical literature on this unusual organism.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 281-283 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases