Fatal candidemia in a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

A 15-year old male with pre-B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia was admitted for presumed septic shock secondary to an unknown infectious etiology. Thepatient was started on broad spectrum IV antibiotic therapy and bloodcultures were obtained at admission. On the second day of hospitalization,the patient developed approximately 10-15 discrete 3-6 mm pink to violaceouspapules scattered on his chest and proximal upper extremities. Over the course of 2-3 hours these increased in number to over 50 lesions with involvement of distal extremities.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research