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Ecthyma in Infant/Neonate
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Ecthyma in Infant/Neonate

Contributors: Craig N. Burkhart MD, Dean Morrell MD, Susan Burgin MD, Noah Craft MD, PhD, Lindy P. Fox MD
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Synopsis

Ecthyma is a bacterial skin infection caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci and often secondarily contaminated with staphylococci. It is seen from infancy to the teenage years. This infection is predisposed by poor hygiene, malnutrition, and trauma to the tissues. The lower extremities are sites of predilection.

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ICD10CM:
L08.0 – Pyoderma

SNOMEDCT:
762694009 – Ecthyma

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Last Reviewed:08/21/2019
Last Updated:08/21/2019
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Ecthyma in Infant/Neonate
A medical illustration showing key findings of Ecthyma : Buttocks, Crust, Skin ulcer, Lower legs, Thighs
Clinical image of Ecthyma - imageId=52771. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'A close-up of a large eroded, ulcerated, and crusted plaque.'
A close-up of a large eroded, ulcerated, and crusted plaque.
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