Abstract
A case is presented of a 35-year-old man with necrotizing fasciitis caused by group A beta-haemolytic Streptococci, accompanied by severe systemic toxicity, and necessitating amputation of the leg. After prolonged intensive care treatment the patient recovered.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Compartment Syndromes / etiology
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Critical Care
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Fasciitis / complications
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Fasciitis / microbiology*
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Fasciitis / therapy
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Humans
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Male
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Multiple Organ Failure / etiology
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Necrosis
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Shock, Septic / etiology
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Streptococcal Infections / microbiology*
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Streptococcus pyogenes / isolation & purification*