Helicobacter cinaedi – an emerging form of cellulitis

Abstract

Linked Article: Shimizu and Shimuzu. Br J Dermatol 2016; 175:62–68.

Helicobacter cinaedi bacteremia mimicking eosinophilic fasciitis in a patient with X-linked agammaglobulinemia

“…Most cases have been described as recurrent mild cellulitis, but superficial ulcerations resembling pyoderma gangrenosum, erythema, hyperpigmented macules, and an “erysipelaslike eruption” have been described. 9 , 10 Given the association of autoimmune manifestations in these patients and the difficulty in culturing this organism, H cinaedi infections are often misdiagnosed. As such, H cinaedi infection should be considered in immunocompromised patients presenting with atypical skin lesions, as prompt diagnosis and treatment with antimicrobials agents can lead to significant clinical improvement.…”