Pandit A M, Siddaramappa B, Choudhary S V, Manjunathswamy B S
Dept. of Skin, STD &Leprosy, JN Medical College, Belgaum-590 010.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2003 Jan-Feb;69(1):52-3.
Ecthyma gangrenosum is one of the most serious and specific cutaneous infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. We report a case of ecthyma gangrenosum in a new born child who responded poorly to the antipseudomonas treatment to highlight the poor prognosis in new born.