Abstract

P.V.S.N.Eswari*, V.Madhavi and T.S.Durga Prasad

ABSTRACT

Purpura Fulminans (PF) is a life-threatening thrombotic disorder of acute onset which is characterized by cutaneous hemorrhage due to severe bacterial, viral infections or may be idiopathic. We present a case report of 11 month old male child presented with purpura fulminans with symptoms of skin lesions over dorsal aspects of both arms, both lower limbs and ulcerative lesions developed over scrotum. Patient had chicken pox 1 week prior to the presentation. Results: Staphylococcus aureus was isolated from the swab culture but the bacterium was not isolated from the blood culture. He received antibiotic therapy, fresh frozen plasma, soframycin ointment. The skin lesions began to implement a remission process. Conclusion: Purpura fulminans due to Staphylococcus aureus is a newly and emerging disease commonly associated with superantigen production.