Cellulitis Left Lower Leg Secondary to Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bacteremia: A Case Report

Abstract

Cellulitis is a non-necrotizing inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues that usually results from an acute infection. The gram-negative bacillus Pseudomonas aeruginosa causes a wide range of clinical illnesses. It is, however, most commonly linked to a hospital-acquired illness. We describe a case report of a 45-year-old Saudi man who developed vesiculous bullae, scaling, and sloughing of the overlying skin after initially experiencing redness and heat in the mid-right lower thigh. Though it was not a common suspect bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa was detected from the case. It's possible that it's the result of a community-acquired infection.Patient was treated conservatively with intravenous antibiotics and local hygiene treatments such as Vaseline (bactigrass) dressing and topical antibiotics.Patient improved and discharged with complete resolution of cellulitis.

Objectives:

• Describe the pathophysiology of community-acquired infections.
• Review the laboratory tests used in the evaluation of community-acquired infections.
• Summarize the management of community-acquired infections.
• Outline the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team to prevent transmission of infections and enhance the delivery of care for patients affected by community-acquired infections.