Hot tub folliculitis

defining characteristics

Diffuse folliculitis

disease development

Exposure to Pseudomonas in water that has not been sufficiently chlorinated

potential causes

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

epidemiology

risk factors

labimaging

Clinical

conventional treatment

Self-limited Sx usually don’t require tx
May give Ciprofloxacin if needed

complications

prevention

Avoid gross hot tubs!

protocols