title: Hot tub (Pseudomonas) folliculitis.
abstract: Folliculitis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a rare, adverse effect of the therapeutic or recreational use of hot tubs, whirlpools, and occasionally swimming pools. The condition is characterized by painful, papulopustular skin lesions often accompanied by low-grade fever, malaise, and other systemic symptoms. Prompt recognition and treatment may shorten the duration of the disease and, more importantly, prevent further cases by identifying the source of exposure.
authors.affiliation: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, KY 40202.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Fowler
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Stege
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001494:Baths / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002939:Ciprofloxacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005499:Folliculitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D014871:Water Microbiology
chemical_list: D002939:Ciprofloxacin