A case of blistering distal dactylitis due to Methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus | Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists 2020

Author(s)

Raza Gulzar Ghouri Department of Dermatology, Unit-1, Mayo Hospital Lahore, Pakistan

Raja Mobeen Ahmed Department of Dermatology, Unit-1, Mayo Hospital Lahore, Pakistan

Amna Asad Department of Dermatology, Unit-1, Mayo Hospital Lahore, Pakistan

Wajieha Saeed Department of Dermatology, Unit-1, Mayo Hospital Lahore, Pakistan

Mahym Mansoor Department of Dermatology, Unit-1, Mayo Hospital Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

Blistering distal dactylitis is a distinct entity presenting with localized group A ß-hemolytic Streptococcus infection of the distal phalanx usually in a child manifesting as multiple bullae on hands and feet. A case of BDD caused by Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a 12-year-old male is reported. There was no trauma and other differentials of BDD were ruled out. Patient responded to medication and was discharged. This is the first reported case of BDD in the local setting. We recommend that it should be considered in the differential diagnoses of acral blister formation especially in children.

Publication Details

Page(s) 198-200

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, Volume: 30, Issue: 1, Year: 2020

Keywords

group A ßhemolytic Streptococcus Blistering distal dactylitis

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