ecthyma gangrenosum

Ecthyma gangrenosum

Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a rare but serious cutaneous infection, primarily associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia. First described in 1897 by Dr. Lewellys Barker, EG…
clostridium pelvic cellulitis

Clostridium pelvic cellulitis

Clostridium species, notably Clostridium perfringens, are anaerobic, gram-positive bacteria commonly residing in the human gastrointestinal tract. While typically harmless, these organisms can become pathogenic under…