Non-Necrotizing Bullous Cellulitis and Bacteremia: A Rare Presentation of the Shewanella Algae Infection

Cureus. 2021 Jan 18;13(1):e12776. doi: 10.7759/cureus.12776.

Abstract

A 58-year-old male with severe psoriasis on Risankizumab presented with painful, left leg swelling with erythema and blisters concerning for necrotizing fasciitis. Intraoperative findings showed non-necrotizing bullous cellulitis. The blood and tissue cultures grew Shewanella algae. A handful case of non-necrotizing bullous cellulitis has been reported but this is the first documented case of non-necrotizing bullous cellulitis and bacteremia in PubMed.

Keywords: bacteremia; nonnecrotizing bullous cellulitis; shewanella alga.

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  • Case Reports