Suspected epidermolysis bullosa simplex with anonychia and sepsis in a malnourished 7-month-old infant in Katsina, northwest Nigeria: A case report. Épidermolyse bulleuse simplex suspectée avec anonychie et septicémie chez un nourrisson de 7 mois souffrant de malnutrition à Katsina, dans le nord-ouest du Nigéria: à propos d'un cas

Abstract

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is an uncommon hereditary cutaneous disorder inherited largely in an autosomal dominant manner. Epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS) typically presents at birth or early childhood, and common presenting complaints include blistering, skin fragility, and non-healing wounds inconsistent with mechanical trauma. It is associated with several complications such as sepsis, malnutrition, malignancy, and so on. The management of EBS is mainly supportive. The prognosis is good with early detection, wound care, infection control, nutritional support, and counseling. We present a case of suspected EBS-Dowling Meara type with acquired anonychia and sepsis in a malnourished 7-month-old infant in Katsina, and to the best of our knowledge the first reported case in northwest Nigeria