Ecthyma Gangrenosum Caused by Escherichia coli in a Previously Healthy Girl

摘要

Ecthyma gangrenosum is a characteristic lesion of Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis in immunocompromised patients. Only eight cases of ecthyma gangrenosum caused by Escherichia coli have been reported. We report a case of ecthyma gangrenosum due to E.coli without bacteremia in a previously healthy girl.