Pseudomonas folliculitis

Australas J Dermatol. 1997 May;38(2):93-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.1997.tb01117.x.

Abstract

Previous reports of Pseudomonas folliculitis in children identified heated pools, hot tubs or spa baths as the source of the infection. This report presents a 4-year-old female with Pseudomonas folliculitis acquired from the family bath tub. The source of the infection was contaminated bath toys and bath plug.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Baths
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Folliculitis / diagnosis
  • Folliculitis / microbiology*
  • Folliculitis / pathology
  • Humans
  • Pseudomonas Infections* / diagnosis
  • Pseudomonas Infections* / pathology
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa / isolation & purification
  • Water Microbiology