Abstract
Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a systemic vasculitis of unknown cause. It is frequently triggered by a streptococcal upper respiratory tract infection. Other bacteria have been implicated as triggering agents. We report a recurring case of Henoch-Schönlein purpura in a patient with Pseudomonas pyelonephritis. The Henoch-Schönlein purpura remitted only when the infection was eradicated. Pseudomonas infection should be added to the list of bacteria that can trigger Henoch-Schönlein purpura.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Bacteriuria / microbiology
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Biopsy
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Chronic Disease
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Humans
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IgA Vasculitis / etiology*
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IgA Vasculitis / microbiology
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IgA Vasculitis / pathology
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Leg
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Male
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Pseudomonas Infections / complications*
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Pseudomonas Infections / microbiology
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Pseudomonas Infections / pathology
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa / isolation & purification
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Pyelonephritis / complications*
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Pyelonephritis / microbiology
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Pyelonephritis / pathology
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Recurrence
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Skin / pathology