A Disfiguring Rash.
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SUBMITTER: Zambrano AI
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8313513 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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A Disfiguring Rash.
Zambrano Andrea I AI Church Elizabeth C EC McKay Kenneth M KM Carnes Stephanie K SK Morse Ryan J RJ Leveque Thellea K TK Roxby Alison C AC
Open forum infectious diseases 20210708 7
Patients with rheumatologic conditions can have complex dermatologic manifestations. In addition, immunosuppressing treatment for autoimmune disorders can also increase incidence of infectious complications. Skin conditions in rheumatologic patients present particular challenges and this case highlights a rare infectious complication. ...[more]
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