Necrotic cellulitis by Serratia plymuthica.

Eur J Intern Med · 2003

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

This case report describes an uncommon cellulitis caused by Serratia plymuthica in a patient treated with steroids. The evolution was favorable after surgical exploration with debridement and antibiotic treatment. This is the first case of necrotic cellulitis caused by S. plymuthica described in the literature.