Petechiae, Purpura and Vasculitis
Petechiae, Purpura and Vasculitis
Petechiae, Purpura and Vasculitis
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Case Four: History<br />
• 45-year-old man who was admitted to the hospital<br />
five weeks ago with acute bacterial endocarditis.<br />
After an appropriate antibiotic regimen was<br />
started <strong>and</strong> patient was stable, he was transferred<br />
to a skilled nursing facility to finish a six-week<br />
course of IV antibiotics.<br />
• On week #5, the patient developed a rash on his<br />
lower extremities.<br />
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