Korean J Dermatol.
2001 Jan;39(1):89-91.
A Case of Onychia and Paronychia by Sternotrophomonas maltophilia
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- 1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea.
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- Sternotrophomonas maltophilia is an ubiquitous organism which has been isolated from water, soil, animals, plant material, foods and hospital equipment. The most common sites of contamination were sink drains, faucets and other items frequently in contact with water. S. maltophilia is associated with bacteremia, pulmonary infection, wound infection, mucocutaneous and soft tissue infection and endocarditis. Infection is primarily seen during severe neutropenia and in other immunocompromised condition. We report a case of onychia and paronychia caused by S. maltophilia in a patient whose occupation is the cleaner.
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