Open AccessNecrotizing Fasciitis of Hand By Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( M RSA ) – A Sinister
Author(s) -
Harendra Chauhan,
Saiprasad Patil,
Anoop L. Hajare,
Krupa Krishnaprasad,
Amit Bhargava
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2015/12381.6014
Subject(s) - fasciitis , medicine , daptomycin , methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus , amputation , staphylococcus aureus , soft tissue , staphylococcal skin infections , dermatology , surgery , vancomycin , biology , bacteria , genetics
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an aggressive and life-threatening infection of skin and soft tissue characterized by widespread fascial necrosis, leads to gross morbidity and mortality if left untreated. Although MRSA has become a common isolate associated with skin and soft tissue infections globally over the past few years, monomicrobial MRSA NF has been reported only in a few studies. Our case represents the development of NF followed by trivial trauma salvaged with daptomycin and amputation of the affected limb. Prompt diagnosis and surgical management with empiric MRSA cover in areas where community acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA) is endemic for suspected cases of necrotizing fasciitis can prevent the dreaded consequences.