A Case of Necrotizing Fasciitis Due to Streptococcus agalactiae, Arcanobacterium haemolyticum, and Finegoldia magna in a Dog-bitten Patient with Diabetes / 대한진단검사의학회지
The Korean Journal of Laboratory Medicine
;
: 191-195, 2008.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-206232
ABSTRACT
We report a case of necrotizing fasciitis involving Streptococcus agalactiae, Arcanobacterium haemolyticum, and Finegoldia magna in a 36-yr-old female diabetic patient, which started after a minor dog bite to the toe of the patient. This case suggested that a trivial infection after a minor dog bite in an immunocompromised patient such as diabetes patient could result in a significant complication such as necrotizing fasciitis. The life-threatening infection was cured by timely above-the-knee amputation, as well as penicillin G and clindamycin therapy.
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Main subject:
Penicillin G
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Peptostreptococcus
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Streptococcal Infections
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Streptococcus agalactiae
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Bites and Stings
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Actinomycetales Infections
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Clindamycin
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
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Fasciitis, Necrotizing
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Diabetes Mellitus
Limits:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Laboratory Medicine
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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