Is Erythema Nodosum A Risk Factor In A Haemophilus Influenzae Patient?

Posted on Sun, 8 May 2016

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Sun, 8 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : would this be erythema nodosum? i was diagnosed with haemopholus influenzae pneumonia 3 weeks ago and have had this rash for a week

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is Erythema Nodosum

Detailed Answer:
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Its possibly Erythema Nodosum. It usually occurs as inflammation of subcutaneous fat as a result of post infectious immune reaction.
There is no need to be concerned about as its self limiting and likely to resolve spontaneously.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj