Clinical Features of Bullous and Pustular in Systemic Klebsiella Pneumoniae Infection in Immunocompetent Patients

Authors

  • Nanda Shaskia Larasaty Department of Dermatology Venereology and Aesthetics, Medical Faculty, Universitas Brawijaya
  • Herwinda Brahmanti Department of Dermatology Venereology and Aesthetics, Medical Faculty, Universitas Brawijaya
  • Anggun Putri Yuniaswan Department of Dermatology Venereology and Aesthetics, Medical Faculty, Universitas Brawijaya
  • Dhelya Widasmara Department of Dermatology Venereology and Aesthetics, Medical Faculty, Universitas Brawijaya
  • Nurima Diyah Puji Hastuti Department of Clinical Microbiology, Medical Faculty, Universitas Brawijaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.35.2.2025.2831

Keywords:

Klebsiella pneumoniae, bullous and pustular generalized, infection

Abstract

K. pneumoniae is a rare cause of systemic infection but can lead to high mortality and poor prognosis in immunocompromised patients. However, reports of skin manifestations that occurrences in immunocompetent patients are rare. We are reported here A 33-year-old female presented with red patches accompanied by papules and blisters all over her body for one week, with previous complaints of fever and productive cough. Dermatological examination revealed multiple generalized pustules and bullae. Positive Nikolsky sign and Asboe-Hansen sign were observed. Blood and wound culture confirmed the presence of K. pneumoniae. The bullae regressed rapidly within five days after antibiotic therapy. The purpose of this case report is to enhance knowledge about cases of K. pneumoniae infection presenting clinically as generalized bullous and pustular lesions. Clinicians should consider systemic K. pneumoniae infection when evaluating patients with generalized bullous and pustular lesions.

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2025-06-30

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Larasaty NS, Brahmanti H, Yuniaswan AP, Widasmara D, Hastuti NDP. Clinical Features of Bullous and Pustular in Systemic Klebsiella Pneumoniae Infection in Immunocompetent Patients. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2025Jun.30 [cited 2026Apr.22];35(2):166-70. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/2831

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Vol. 35 No. 2 (2025): April - June

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