Necrotizing fasciitis due to Serratia marcescens: case report and review of the literature

Infection ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 371-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rohit Majumdar ◽  
Nancy F. Crum-Cianflone
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Serratia Marcescens ◽  
Review Of The Literature

Necrotizing Fasciitis Due to Penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae: Case Report and Review of the Literature

2001 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 272-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.R. Ballon-Landa ◽  
G. Gherardi ◽  
B. Beall ◽  
S. Krosner ◽  
V. Nizet
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Streptococcus Pneumoniae ◽  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Review Of The Literature

scholarly journals Necrotizing Fasciitis in a Pediatric Patient Caused by Lancefield Group G Streptococcus: Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Rausch ◽  
Marc Foca
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Necrotizing Fasciitis ◽  
Pediatric Patient ◽  
Early Treatment ◽  
Toxic Shock Syndrome ◽  
Lymphatic Malformation ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Toxic Shock ◽  
Lymphatic Malformations ◽  
Lancefield Group

We report a case of necrotizing fasciitis with an accompanying toxic shock syndrome caused by Group G Streptococcus in a pediatric patient with a lymphatic malformation. Pediatricians need to be aware of the possibility of such infections, especially in those with vascular/lymphatic malformations, as early treatment is critical for survival.

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