Necrotizing Fasciitis caused by Streptococcus Pyogenes: a case report

Necrotizing fasciitis caused by group A Streptococcus is an uncommon infection of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia, with a high mortality rate due to its rapid progression to shock and multiorgan failure. It usually develops in extremities after trauma or previous injury. Early diagnosis is essent...

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Autores principales: Fumis, María Agustina, Bidabehere, María Belén, Moyano, Yohana, Sardoy, Agustina, Gubiani, María Laura, Boldrini, María Pía, Pinardi, Beatriz Alicia
Formato: Artículo revista
Lenguaje:Español
Publicado: Universidad Nacional Córdoba. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Secretaria de Ciencia y Tecnología 2017
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fasciitis
necrotizing
streptococcus pyogenes
shock
septic
fascitis necrotizante
Streptococcus pyogenes
síndrome de shock tóxico
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/med/article/view/16627
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Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Córdoba de Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
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Sumario:Necrotizing fasciitis caused by group A Streptococcus is an uncommon infection of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia, with a high mortality rate due to its rapid progression to shock and multiorgan failure. It usually develops in extremities after trauma or previous injury. Early diagnosis is essential as well as fast and aggressive management. We present a case of rapidly evolving necrotizing fasciitis despite the early diagnosis and specific treatment established.

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