The red, slightly elevated skin lesion on this infant's left cheek resulted from septicemia caused by pseudomonas. This is a skin manifestation of widespread infection. The discharge from the nose contains pus (purulent).
The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Copyright 2000 adam.com, Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.