Monomicrobial Pseudomonas necrotizing fasciitis: a case of infection by two strains and a review of 37 cases in the literature.

Publication/Presentation Date

3-1-2012

Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa is rare. We report a case of monomicrobial Pseudomonas necrotizing fasciitis and review 37 cases in the literature. The mortality rate was 30%, and most infections occurred in the immunocompromised. Clinicians should consider empiric pseudomonal antibiotic coverage in the severely immunocompromised with potentially necrotizing infections.

Volume

44

Issue

3

First Page

216

Last Page

221

ISSN

1651-1980

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

22126406

Department(s)

Department of Emergency Medicine

Document Type

Article

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