Distributive Shock in a Case of Erythrodermic Psoriasis Associated With Bacteremia From Multiple Opportunistic Pathogens: A Case Report

Erythrodermic psoriasis is a specific form of psoriasis that can present with life-threatening complications and complex management. Circulatory shock and bacterial infection related to the skin lesions are among the causes that can lead to the patient's death. Furthermore, alterations of these patients' bacterial flora could be involved in the development of the pathology and its complications. We report here the case of a 59-year-old female with erythrodermic psoriasis who presented with severe distributive shock and bacteremia caused by multiple opportunistic pathogens, resulting in a fatal outcome in less than 48 hours.