Pyoderma: multiple fresh and older follicular pustules (purulent folliculitis) with evidence of Staphylococcus aureus; at the right lower border of the picture transition to a deep folliculitis (boils)
In a 62-year-old patient with known CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) a sudden eruption of several, slightly painfulpustules occurred. Findings: On erythematous ground grouped and solitary follicular pustules are visible. In the smear of the pustule aureus staphylococcus aureus can be detected in large numbers.
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