International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene

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International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa folliculitis after shower/bath exposure.

A report of observations from 14 cases of Pseudomonas aeruginosa folliculitis after shower/bath exposure. In all cases, Pseudomonas aeruginosa was isolated from lesional skin. In 3 families, Ps. aeruginosa was isolated in the well water. In a further 3 families, Ps. aeruginosa was isolated from bathroom and kitchen components. International Journal of Dermatology 2000;39:270-273.