Disseminated Staphylococcal Infection Induced Rapidly Progressive Gangrene of Skin in a Preterm Neonate-Purpura Fulminans

Sisodiya RS; Ratan KS

doi:10.21767/2573-0282.100020

Disseminated Staphylococcal Infection Induced Rapidly Progressive Gangrene of Skin in a Preterm Neonate-Purpura Fulminans

Sisodiya RS, Ratan KS

DOI10.21767/2573-0282.100020

Sisodiya RS^* and Ratan KS

Department of Pediatric Surgery, MAMC and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India

*Corresponding Author:: Sisodiya RS
Department of Pediatric Surgery
MAMC and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital
New Delhi-110002, India
Email: sisodiyarajpalsingh@yahoo.in

Received date: July 05, 2016; Accepted date: July 06, 2016; Published date: July 07, 2016

Citation: Sisodiya RS and Ratan KS (2016) Disseminated Staphylococcal Infection Induced Rapidly Progressive Gangrene of Skin in a Preterm Neonate-Purpura Fulminans. Pediatric Infect Dis 1:20. doi: 10.21767/2573-0282.100020

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Abstract

A preterm (34 weeks) 1.5 kg, 72 hours old male neonate presented with letharginess, vomiting, and black patches over body since 24 hours. On examination baby was in shock and there was disseminated gangrenous skin patches over bilateral upper and lower limb (Figures 1 and 2), back and abdomen. Child was intubated, resuscitated and kept on ventilation and inotropes. Investigation reveals haemoglobin 12.3 gm, Leucocytosis, thrombocytopenia, deranged kidney function test and coagulation profile. Culture from gangrenous skin and blood showed growth of Staphylococcus aureus. Appropriate supportive management was contemplated but child ultimately succumbed within 24 hours of admission.

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A preterm (34 weeks) 1.5 kg, 72 hours old male neonate presented with letharginess, vomiting, and black patches over body since 24 hours. On examination baby was in shock and there was disseminated gangrenous skin patches over bilateral upper and lower limb (Figures 1 and 2), back and abdomen. Child was intubated, resuscitated and kept on ventilation and inotropes. Investigation reveals haemoglobin 12.3 gm, Leucocytosis, thrombocytopenia, deranged kidney function test and coagulation profile. Culture from gangrenous skin and blood showed growth of Staphylococcus aureus. Appropriate supportive management was contemplated but child ultimately succumbed within 24 hours of admission.

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Figure 1: Showing gangrenous patch over medial aspect of right foot and leg.

Figure 2: Showing gangrenous patch over left leg.

Neonatal Purpura fulminans (PF) is a dermatological expression of haemorrhagic infarct due to intravascular thrombosis secondary to bacterial infections or deficiency of anticoagulants such as protein C and protein S. Neonatal PF is a rare disorder and associated with a high mortality [1,2]. Although group B streptococcus has been found as common cause of infectious PF, Staphylococcus aureus induced PF has been described [1,3,4].

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