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Is ecthyma gangrenosum common in children?
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No: Thankfully, it is rare at any age. It's a dread skin infection in those already seriously sick, and complicates pseudomonas sepsis.
Answered 2/3/2012
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No: I have not seen a single case of ecthyma gangrenosum in the past 12 years taking care of children full time. So no i don't believe it is common at all.
Answered 3/21/2015
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