Persistent subcutaneous abscesses following Pseudomonas sepsis. Treatment by surgical incision and drainage.
Despite appropriate and adequate antibiotic therapy, multiple subcutaneous abscesses developed in a child with Pseudomonas aeruginosa spesis and meningitis. The patient's condition remained toxic until the abscesses were incised and drained.
D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery