Open AccessMultidisciplinary treatment of a patient with necrotizing fasciitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus: A case report
Author(s) -
Liqian Xu,
XiangYu Zhao,
Pei-Xia Wang,
Jian Yang,
Yunmei Yang
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i21.3595
Subject(s) - medicine , fasciitis , staphylococcus aureus , surgery , fascia , mortality rate , necrosis , genetics , bacteria , biology
Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe bacterial skin infection that spreads quickly and is characterized by extensive necrosis of the deep and superficial fascia resulting in the devascularization and necrosis of associated tissues. Because of high morbidity and mortality, accurate diagnosis and early treatment with adequate antibiotics and surgical intervention are vital. And timely identification and treatment of complications are necessary to improve survival of patient.