Psoriatic erythroderma with fever: Trichosporon asahii in the bloodstream

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Authors: Pankaj Kumar Das, Rohit Vashisht, Neha Singh, Anuj Bhatnagar, Vinay Gera, Rahul Ashok Thombre, Nishu Bala, Lekshmi Priya Krishnan, Sampoorna R. Chaudhary, Binu Kunwar, Thinley Wangmo
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Abstract

Erythroderma is characterized by erythema and scaling involving more than 90% of the body surface area. It is a life-threatening condition often associated with underlying skin disorders such as psoriasis vulgaris and eczemas. Erythroderma may also result from adverse drug reactions or cutaneous T cell lymphoma. Patients with erythroderma, particularly those with a history of immunosuppressive therapy, are at an increased risk of developing opportunistic infections. These infections can complicate the clinical course, leading to significant morbidity and mortality if not promptly recognized and treated. Herein, we report the case of a 60-year-old patient with psoriatic erythroderma with fever complicated by a bloodstream opportunistic infection caused by Trichosporon asahii .

Fields of Study & Subjects

Skin Diseases and Diabetes Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research Fungal Infections and Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology
Volume
46
Issue
1
Pages
108–111
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN