Pustular dermatitis caused by Dermatophilus congolensis.
We describe a case of pustular dermatitis in a 15-year-old girl who had just returned from horseback riding camp. Based on gram staining, colony characteristics, biochemical reactions, and whole-cell fatty acid analysis, the causative agent was identified as Dermatophilus congolensis. The literature contains few reports of human infection with this organism.
Burd
Eileen M
EM
Department of Pathology, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202, USA. eburd1@hfhs.org
Juzych
Lydia A
LA
Rudrik
James T
JT
Habib
Fadi
F
D000192:Actinomycetales / Q000145:classification*; D000193:Actinomycetales Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002506:Cephalexin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017192:Skin Diseases, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002506:Cephalexin