6-Year Hidradenitis Suppurativa with Nocardia Otitidiscaviarum

Norcardia Otitidiscaviarum Skin Infection

Authors

  • Atthawit Mongkornwong Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand.
  • Orawan Chansanti Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand.
  • Surasak Sangkhathat Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31584/psumj.2022253100

Keywords:

hidradenitis suppurativa, nocardia, skin infection

Abstract

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic recurrence disorder of the folliculopilosebaceous units; the most common locations are the axillary, inguinal, inframammary, genital, or perineal areas. They are commonly characterized by recurrence inflammation and the development of sinus tract formations. Most causative pathogens are bacterial (Coagulase-negative staphylococci) or fungal. Early diagnosis and treatment can reduce morbidity with good cosmetic results.

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Published

2022-05-19

How to Cite

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Mongkornwong A, Chansanti O, Sangkhathat S. 6-Year Hidradenitis Suppurativa with Nocardia Otitidiscaviarum: Norcardia Otitidiscaviarum Skin Infection. PSU Med J [Internet]. 2022 May 19 [cited 2024 Nov. 20];2(2):55-8. Available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/PSUMJ/article/view/253100

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