Synonym(s)
disseminated hidrosadenitis multiplex; Hidrosadenitis multiplex disseminated; Multiple sweat gland abscesses of the infant; Staphylodermia sudoripara suppurativa; staphylodermia suppurativa disseminata; Sweat gland abscesses eccrine; Sweat gland abscesses of infants multiple
HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.
Son of Jada, Joseph
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Acute staphylococcal infection of the eccrine sweat glands.
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PathogenThis section has been translated automatically.
Staphylococcus aureus.
EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.
Penetration of the pathogens via the ostia of the eccrine sweat glands, possibly haematogenic.
ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.
Weakened or dystrophic infants.
LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
Mostly head, back, buttocks.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Superficial pustules (periporitis) next to red, hazelnut to cherry-sized, deep-seated, fluctuating, livid-red nodules with central breakthrough of a pus accumulation.
HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Leucocyte inhibition of the eccrine sweat glands. Intraepithelial pustule, leukocytes, staphylococci.
Complication(s)This section has been translated automatically.
Phlegmon-like processes, fistula formation.
External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Bandages with disinfectant creams such as 0.5% clioquinol cream/ointment(Linola-Sept, R049 ).
Internal therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Antibiotics after antibiotic treatment. Since some staphylococci are resistant to penicillin, the initial therapy must be chosen carefully. Penicillinase-resistant penicillins such as dicloxacillin (e.g. InfectoStaph) or cephalosporins such as cefotaxime (e.g. Claforan) are suitable.
Operative therapieThis section has been translated automatically.
Surgical procedure may be necessary (abscess splitting).
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Clioquinol cream 0.5-2% (o/w); Hidrosadenitis multiplex, disseminated; Pustule; Staphylodermia sudoripara suppurativa; Staphylodermia suppurativa disseminata; Sweat gland abscesses, eccrine; Sweat gland abscesses of infants, multiple;Outgoing links (9)
Antibiogram; Antibiotics; Cefotaxime; Cephalosporins; Clioquinol; Clioquinol cream 0.5-2% (o/w); Penicillin; Pustule; Sweat gland;Disclaimer
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