Fatal infection of the hand due to Photobacterium damsela: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of fatal acute renal failure due to Photobacterium damsela infection of the hand. Although the patient received intensive medical care and surgical treatment, he died 8 h after arrival at the hospital. This is the first case of P. damsela sepsis proven by blood culture in Japan.
Medical subject headings
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
- Photobacterium