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A case of necrotizing fasciitis due to Streptococcus pnewnoniae
Author(s) -
CHOUDHRI S. H.,
BROWNSTONE R.,
HASHEM F.,
MAGRO C. M.,
CROWSON A. N.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1995.tb02506.x
Subject(s) - fasciitis , streptococcus pneumoniae , medicine , streptococcus , pathogenesis , streptococcal infections , dermatology , pathology , microbiology and biotechnology , surgery , immunology , biology , bacteria , antibiotics , genetics
Summary We report a patient suffering from necrotizing fasclitis. The principal pathogen was Streptococcus pneumoniae. As far as we are aware, this is the first reported case of necrotizing fasciitis (NF) attributable to this organism. We discuss the pathogenesis of NF, and review the literature relating to this disorder.