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Elsevier, Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy, 1(16), p. 59-61, 2010
DOI: 10.1007/s10156-009-0017-0
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Ecthyma gangrenosum caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a patient with astrocytoma treated with chemotherapy
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F. Y. F. L. de Vos 
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De Vos Fy,
Filip Yves Francine Léon De Vos,
M. J. A. de Jonge (Maja),
T. A. Middelburg (Tom),
Middelburg Ta,
Caroline Seynaeve,
C. M. Seynaeve (Caroline),
Tom Alexander Middelburg,
de Jonge Mj
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De Vos Fy,
Filip Yves Francine Léon De Vos,
M. J. A. de Jonge (Maja),
T. A. Middelburg (Tom),
Middelburg Ta,
Caroline Seynaeve,
C. M. Seynaeve (Caroline),
Tom Alexander Middelburg,
de Jonge Mj
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Abstract
abstractEcthyma gangrenosum, presenting as embolic lesions caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, has distinct pathognomonic features and a high mortality rate in patients with bacteremia, but when recognized early is easily treated. In this case report we describe this disseminated infection in an adult patient treated with chemotherapy for an astrocytoma.text