A Case of Onychia and Paronychia by Sternotrophomonas maltophilia.
- Author:
Ga Young LEE
1
;
Yoo Won CHOI
;
Hae Young CHOI
;
Ki Bum MYUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Sternotrophomonas maltophilia;
onychia;
paronychia
- MeSH:
Animals;
Bacteremia;
Endocarditis;
Equipment and Supplies, Hospital;
Humans;
Neutropenia;
Occupations;
Paronychia*;
Plants;
Soft Tissue Infections;
Soil;
Water;
Wound Infection
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2001;39(1):89-91
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Sternotrophomonas maltophilia is an ubiquitous organism which has been isolated from water, soil, animals, plant material, foods and hospital equipment. The most common sites of contamination were sink drains, faucets and other items frequently in contact with water. S. maltophilia is associated with bacteremia, pulmonary infection, wound infection, mucocutaneous and soft tissue infection and endocarditis. Infection is primarily seen during severe neutropenia and in other immunocompromised condition. We report a case of onychia and paronychia caused by S. maltophilia in a patient whose occupation is the cleaner.
