Occupational injury in a fishmonger with a macular rash, hepatosplenomegaly and pancytopenia

L. J. Cooke; K. M. Bowles; J. I.O. Craig; O. Sule

doi:10.1136/jcp.2005.030221

Occupational injury in a fishmonger with a macular rash, hepatosplenomegaly and pancytopenia

L. J. Cooke^*, K. M. Bowles, J. I.O. Craig, O. Sule

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Abstract

A 47-year-old fishmonger presented with a history of weight loss and lethargy. On investigation he was found to have myeloma. He presented again before follow up, with a 3-day history of fever and a maculopapular rash. He was admitted to the haematology ward and treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics. Blood cultures were found to be positive for Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. Penicillin treatment was given, and he made a good recovery. The importance of occupational illness in an already immunocompromised patient and of taking a proper social and occupational history from patients on admission is illustrated through this case.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	993-994
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of Clinical Pathology
Volume	59
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/jcp.2005.030221
Publication status	Published - Sept 2006
Externally published	Yes

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Occupational injury in a fishmonger with a macular rash, hepatosplenomegaly and pancytopenia

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