A case of a migrant

On examination, the patient showed widespread erythema and multiple pustules disseminated over his back. On his left scapula, there was an erythematous plaque with crusting (Figure 1). There was no fever, malaise or lymphadenopathy. The affected skin area was warm to the touch; blood pressure was 125/70 mmHg, heart rate was 60/min. Laboratory tests revealed increased C-reactive protein, 4 mg/dL; normal leucocyte counts, and eosinophilia (15 %).

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