CANDIDA INTERTRIGO IN A PATIENT ON ICU POSITIVE TO COVID19
Journal
Medicus
Date Issued
2021
Author(s)
Trajkova Vesna
Dimitrovska I
Tusheva Ivana
Rexhepi Ruzhdi
Abstract
Intretigo is a common dermatological manifestation caused by occlusive conditions in skin folds increasing local
heat and moisture and skin-on-skin friction. We present a 58-year-old woman with intertrigo hospitalized in
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to severe COVID-19 infection. Intertrigo was localized on large areas on the body,
mostly genitocrural area, axillary area and sub-mammary folds, but also on the trunk, arms and legs. During
COVID-19 treatment mechanical ventilation was applied; nasogastric tube was placed and the patient was treated
with intensive COVID-19 therapy. Intravenous Fluconasole 200 mg helped improving the skin condition. While
most of intertigo is benign disease and it is not difficult to treat it is important to be aware of the dermatologic
manifestations and complications during COVID- 19 patients and properly treat complications.
heat and moisture and skin-on-skin friction. We present a 58-year-old woman with intertrigo hospitalized in
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to severe COVID-19 infection. Intertrigo was localized on large areas on the body,
mostly genitocrural area, axillary area and sub-mammary folds, but also on the trunk, arms and legs. During
COVID-19 treatment mechanical ventilation was applied; nasogastric tube was placed and the patient was treated
with intensive COVID-19 therapy. Intravenous Fluconasole 200 mg helped improving the skin condition. While
most of intertigo is benign disease and it is not difficult to treat it is important to be aware of the dermatologic
manifestations and complications during COVID- 19 patients and properly treat complications.