Shock with bullous skin lesion is seen in infection with ?: (A) E. coli, (B) Pseudomonas, (C) Meningococci, (D) Candida
Answer is B. Ans. is 'b' i.e., Pseudomonas . Pseudomonas is an impoant cause of life threatning bacteremia in immunocompromised patients. C/Fs Fever Disorientation, confusion or obundation Tachypnea Hypotension can progress to refractory shock Tachycardia Ecthyma gangrenosum --> vesicles or bullae Prostration