Beware of infection: 48-year old woman with refractory mucocutaneous blisters

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Abstract

A 48-year-old previously healthy woman presented with 3 months of worsening weeping mucocutaneous erosions, generalized weakness, and malaise (Figure). A skin biopsy for routine microscopy and direct immunofluorescence confirmed the diagnosis. Despite treatment with systemic corticosteroids (oral and intramuscular) and topical corticosteroids, she continued to develop new lesions. She had not been taking any medications prior to the onset of the rash.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationClinical Cases in Autoimmune Blistering Diseases
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages75-78
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9783319101484
ISBN (Print)9783319101477
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2015

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine
  • General Immunology and Microbiology

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