González CAC, Corral CJC, González MTN, Vega MME

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ABSTRACT

Neonatal purpura fulminans is a life-threatening and uncommon condition, caused by congenital or acquired deficiencies of protein C or S. It has high mortality rates unless there is early recognition of the clinical symptoms, prompt diagnosis, and judicious replacement therapy is initiated. We report the case of a newborn who presented a sudden dermatosis characterized by tense, serous and hematic blisters secondary to a nosocomial infection by Acinetobacter junii, with subsequent progression to necrosis. Transient protein C deficiency was documented. The patient was treated with antimicrobial therapy, fresh frozen plasma and anticogulation. The patient had a complete recovery.

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