Severe Atopic Dermatitis in an Adult Exacerbated by Staphylococcus intermedius and Improvement with IVIG
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Staphylococcus aureus is known to exacerbate atopic dermatitis with production of bacterial enterotoxins and superinfection of lesions [1-3]. We report the first case of severe atopic dermatitis in a human exacerbated by Staphylococcus intermedius, hich has been associated with exacerbation of atopic dermatitis in dogs. After failing first and second-line therapies, our atient had significant improvement with high-dose IVIG treatment.
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Bozoghlanian Varaz
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