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Susan J Bayliss - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Hot Tub Folliculitis or Hot hand foot syndrome caused by pseudomonas aeruginosa
    Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology, 2007
    Co-Authors: Amy Cheng, Lawrence Wang, Michael W Dunne, Susan J Bayliss
    Abstract:

    Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a ubiquitous gram-negative rod that can cause a well-recognized, acquired skin infection from bacterial colonization of contaminated water called "Hot Tub Folliculitis." We report an outbreak of pseudomonas skin infection associated with the use of a Hot Tub at a pool party in 33 children. In particular, 2 of the children were admitted to our hospital; both presented with high leukocyte counts, intermittent low grade fevers, and painful, erythematous nodules and papules on their palms and soles. One of the 2 children also presented with small erythematous pustular lesions on the face and trunk, which led to the diagnosis. Cultures from these pustules grew P aeruginosa. Thirty two other children at this pool/Hot Tub party developed similar lesions of varying severity 6 to 48 hours after the party. These findings were most consistent with the diagnosis of pseudomonas Folliculitis/Hot hand.

Jiyoung Lee - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of pseudomonas aeruginosa in swimming pools and Hot Tubs
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2011
    Co-Authors: Jonathan K Lutz, Jiyoung Lee
    Abstract:

    Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an important opportunistic pathogen in recreational waters and the primary cause of Hot Tub Folliculitis and otitis externa. The aim of this surveillance study was to determine the background prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profile of P. aeruginosa in swimming pools and Hot Tubs. A convenience sample of 108 samples was obtained from three Hot Tubs and eight indoor swimming pools. Water and swab samples were processed using membrane filtration, followed by confirmation with polymerase chain reaction. Twenty-three samples (21%) were positive for P. aeruginosa, and 23 isolates underwent susceptibility testing using the microdilution method. Resistance was noted to several antibiotic agents, including amikacin (intermediate), aztreonam, ceftriaxone, gentamicin, imipenem, meropenem (intermediate), ticarcillin/clavulanic acid, tobramycin (intermediate), and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. The results of this surveillance study indicate that 96% of P. aeruginosa isolates tested from swimming pools and Hot Tubs were multidrug resistant. These results may have important implications for cystic fibrosis patients and other immune-suppressed individuals, for whom infection with multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa would have greater impact. Our results underlie the importance of rigorous facility maintenance, and provide prevalence data on the occurrence of antimicrobial resistant strains of this important recreational water-associated and nosocomial pathogen.

Amy Cheng - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Hot Tub Folliculitis or Hot hand foot syndrome caused by pseudomonas aeruginosa
    Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology, 2007
    Co-Authors: Amy Cheng, Lawrence Wang, Michael W Dunne, Susan J Bayliss
    Abstract:

    Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a ubiquitous gram-negative rod that can cause a well-recognized, acquired skin infection from bacterial colonization of contaminated water called "Hot Tub Folliculitis." We report an outbreak of pseudomonas skin infection associated with the use of a Hot Tub at a pool party in 33 children. In particular, 2 of the children were admitted to our hospital; both presented with high leukocyte counts, intermittent low grade fevers, and painful, erythematous nodules and papules on their palms and soles. One of the 2 children also presented with small erythematous pustular lesions on the face and trunk, which led to the diagnosis. Cultures from these pustules grew P aeruginosa. Thirty two other children at this pool/Hot Tub party developed similar lesions of varying severity 6 to 48 hours after the party. These findings were most consistent with the diagnosis of pseudomonas Folliculitis/Hot hand.

Jonathan K Lutz - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of pseudomonas aeruginosa in swimming pools and Hot Tubs
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2011
    Co-Authors: Jonathan K Lutz, Jiyoung Lee
    Abstract:

    Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an important opportunistic pathogen in recreational waters and the primary cause of Hot Tub Folliculitis and otitis externa. The aim of this surveillance study was to determine the background prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profile of P. aeruginosa in swimming pools and Hot Tubs. A convenience sample of 108 samples was obtained from three Hot Tubs and eight indoor swimming pools. Water and swab samples were processed using membrane filtration, followed by confirmation with polymerase chain reaction. Twenty-three samples (21%) were positive for P. aeruginosa, and 23 isolates underwent susceptibility testing using the microdilution method. Resistance was noted to several antibiotic agents, including amikacin (intermediate), aztreonam, ceftriaxone, gentamicin, imipenem, meropenem (intermediate), ticarcillin/clavulanic acid, tobramycin (intermediate), and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. The results of this surveillance study indicate that 96% of P. aeruginosa isolates tested from swimming pools and Hot Tubs were multidrug resistant. These results may have important implications for cystic fibrosis patients and other immune-suppressed individuals, for whom infection with multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa would have greater impact. Our results underlie the importance of rigorous facility maintenance, and provide prevalence data on the occurrence of antimicrobial resistant strains of this important recreational water-associated and nosocomial pathogen.

Lawrence Wang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Hot Tub Folliculitis or Hot hand foot syndrome caused by pseudomonas aeruginosa
    Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology, 2007
    Co-Authors: Amy Cheng, Lawrence Wang, Michael W Dunne, Susan J Bayliss
    Abstract:

    Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a ubiquitous gram-negative rod that can cause a well-recognized, acquired skin infection from bacterial colonization of contaminated water called "Hot Tub Folliculitis." We report an outbreak of pseudomonas skin infection associated with the use of a Hot Tub at a pool party in 33 children. In particular, 2 of the children were admitted to our hospital; both presented with high leukocyte counts, intermittent low grade fevers, and painful, erythematous nodules and papules on their palms and soles. One of the 2 children also presented with small erythematous pustular lesions on the face and trunk, which led to the diagnosis. Cultures from these pustules grew P aeruginosa. Thirty two other children at this pool/Hot Tub party developed similar lesions of varying severity 6 to 48 hours after the party. These findings were most consistent with the diagnosis of pseudomonas Folliculitis/Hot hand.