Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports (Oct 2017)

First Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Serotype a

  • Giang T. Quach DO,
  • Jared Frisby DO,
  • Kurt Kralovich MD,
  • Mustafa Bohra MD

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/2324709617736791
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5

Abstract

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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.