title: Localized whirlpool folliculitis in a football player.
abstract: Pseudomonas aeruginosa folliculitis occurs in patients exposed to contaminated water. Most out-breaks are associated with whirlpools. The infection is characterized by follicular, erythematous papules and pustules located on immersed body surfaces. Most reported cases are the result of recreational water use, occur in a diffuse pattern, and are devoid of green pustular pigment changes. The case described occurred in a football player after whirlpool treatment for an ankle strain. Green pustules and a localized affected area are unusual aspects of this case.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Camden, Cooper Hospital, USA.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Green
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005499:Folliculitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D006875:Hydrotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D011550:Pseudomonas aeruginosa; D013177:Sports; D014871:Water Microbiology