Quach GT, Frisby J, Kralovich K, Bohra M. First Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by
Haemophilus influenza Serotype a.
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep 2017;
5:2324709617736791. [PMID:
29124073 PMCID:
PMC5661755 DOI:
10.1177/2324709617736791]
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Abstract
Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an infrequently encountered skin infection that has high morbidity and mortality, even with prompt medical and surgical intervention. We describe the case of a 67-year-old male presenting with significant NF in his left lower extremity, despite aggressive surgical intervention, and included multiple surgical debridements, ACell Matrix, split-thickness, and negative wound VAC therapy. Ultimately, this patient required a below the knee amputation. This is the first documented case of Haemophilus influenza type a causing NF.
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