Recurrent cutaneous abscesses caused by PVL-MRSA
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A 41-year-old female presented with a superficial buttock abscess. In the preceding 6 months she had four other abscesses at different anatomical sites. Screening for diabetes and immunocompromise was negative. Review of microbiology revealed Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus harbouring Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL) genes. PVL syndrome is an emerging disorder associated with recurrent necrotic skin lesions in the young, otherwise healthy population.
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust United Kingdom
- Chase Farm Hospital United Kingdom
Adult, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Bacterial Toxins, Exotoxins, Abscess, Leukocidins, Recurrence, Buttocks, Humans, Female, Staphylococcal Skin Infections
Adult, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Bacterial Toxins, Exotoxins, Abscess, Leukocidins, Recurrence, Buttocks, Humans, Female, Staphylococcal Skin Infections
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