Monomicrobial Gram-Negative Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Lower Extremity
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Unlike other skin and soft tissue infections, necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition. It is usually caused by polymicrobial infections or monomicrobial gram-positive organisms, mainly Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. Monomicrobial gram-negative Escherichia coli (E. coli) NF is a rare form of NF, primarily reported in patients with underlying comorbidities or immunocompromised states. Here, we present a novel case of monomicrobial gram-negative NF caused by E. coli in an otherwise healthy patient. This case highlights that E. coli NF cannot be solely attributed to comorbidities, and physicians should be aware that NF can occur from E. coli infection in the absence of underlying health conditions.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.75298
Authors: Saba Suleman, Bryan Youree, Shovendra Gautam
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405141986