Relapsing Henoch-Schönlein purpura associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa pyelonephritis.
Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a systemic vasculitis of unknown cause. It is frequently triggered by a streptococcal upper respiratory tract infection. Other bacteria have been implicated as triggering agents. We report a recurring case of Henoch-Schönlein purpura in a patient with Pseudomonas pyelonephritis. The Henoch-Schönlein purpura remitted only when the infection was eradicated. Pseudomonas infection should be added to the list of bacteria that can trigger Henoch-Schönlein purpura.
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Department of Dermatology, University of Utah School of Medicine, and Medicine Service, Section of Dermatology, Salt Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, USA. tegan@box-t.nih.gov
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D000328:Adult; D001437:Bacteriuria / Q000382:microbiology; D001706:Biopsy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D011550:Pseudomonas aeruginosa / Q000302:isolation & purification; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D012008:Recurrence; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology