Neisseria gonorrhoeae foot abscess. A case report.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
A cutaneous abscess involving Neisseria gonorrhoeae is extremely rare outside the perineum. Such remote lesions are a result of disseminated gonococcal disease. A 12-year-old girl with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita developed a gonococcal abscess on the plantar aspect of her lateral forefoot after a two-week prodrome of pain, erythema, and swelling. The infection was successfully treated with open drainage, acetic acid dressing changes, and the administration of penicillin.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Speer, KP; Fitch, RD
Published Date
- September 1988
Published In
Start / End Page
- 209 - 210
PubMed ID
- 3136964
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0009-921X
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States