Perniosis (chilblains) masquerading as CA-MRSA: a case report.
Perniosis (chilblains) is a vasospastic, inflammatory disease that occurs when the skin is subjected to cold above the freezing point, under damp conditions. Erythematous (violaceous) blisters, ulcerations or pustules that sit on an edematous base, accompanied by pain, burning or itching, are usually evident. To the inexperienced clinician it may resemble community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and could lead to inappropriate treatment. Here we report such a case.
Bohman
Keith D
KD
Department of Pathology, University of Toledo, College of Medicine, 3000 Arlington Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614, USA. kbohman14@aol.com
Papadimos
Thomas J
TJ
Gottwald
Lorie D
LD
Pan
Zhixing K
ZK