Ecthyma Gangrenosum on the Scalp of a New Born Child: A Report of its Successful Management

Abstract

Ecthyma gangrenosum is a very serious cutaneous infection that has a poor prognosis when it occurs in children, especially among neonates. It is usually caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, but can follow infection with other microorganisms. The skin lesion is a result of bacteremia leading to disseminated infective vasculitis.   We report a 3-week-old neonate with ecthyma gangrenosum on the scalp caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa who was successfully managed.