Group A Escherichia coli-related purpura fulminans: an unusual manifestation due to an unusual strain?
J Clin Microbiol
; 52(12): 4404-6, 2014 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-25232165
We describe an exceptional case of life-threatening group A Escherichia coli-induced purpura fulminans. Genotyping of common polymorphisms in genes involved in innate immunity or coagulation did not reveal known susceptibility to such a manifestation. Genetic analysis of the strain revealed an unusual conserved virulence plasmidic region, pointing out its potential virulence.
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Assunto principal:
Escherichia coli
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Infecções por Escherichia coli
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Púrpura Fulminante
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article