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Synchronous Multifocal Necrotizing Fasciitis in an Infant: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We report an exceptional form of a synchronous multifocal necrotizing fasciitis (NF) affecting a 16-month-old girl. A high clinical suspicion of NF was confirmed by her laboratory risk indicators for necrotizing fasciitis score and magnetic resonance imaging. Blood cultures were positive for Streptococcus pyogenes . Successful outcomes were achieved through antibiotic treatment and an isolated surgical exploration using negative-pressure wound therapy.

Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal

DOI: 10.1097/inf.0000000000004900

Authors: Adrien Walther, Giacomo De Marco, Oscar Vazquez, Christina Steiger, Sana Boudabbous, Romain Dayer, Dimitri Ceroni

Institutions: University of Geneva, University Hospital of Geneva

Language: English

Topic: Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4411369144

FWCI: 0.822

Cites: 49

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10