Images (3)
Hot-foot syndromeB96.5
Synonym(s)
hot foot syndrome; hot-foot syndrome; Hot foot syndrome; Pseudomonas hot foot syndrome
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Infection of the skin by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (see under Pseudomonas infections).
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
A few hours to days after bathing in a pool (e.g., whirlpool) with a high concentration of pseudomonads, a two-dimensional reddening and swelling of the soles of the feet with highly painful 1.0-2.0cm large, red nodules and plaques appear, primarily on the pressure-loaded areas of the soles.
A febrile systemic reaction is possible but rare.
HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Neutrophilic perivascular and perieccrine infiltrations possibly with dermal microabscesses.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
The disease is self-limiting and does not require specific therapy.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Fiorillo L et al (2001) The pseudomonas hot-foot syndrome. N Engl J Med 345:335-338
- Michl RK et al (2012) Outbreak of hot-foot syndrome - caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Clinic Padiatr 224:252-255
- Zvulunov A et al (2001) Pseudomonas hot-foot syndrome. N Engl J Med 345:1643-1644