Necrotizing fasciitis of the foot caused by an unusual organism, Vibrio vulnificus.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
In modern medicine, there are very few infectious disease processes occurring in the foot that can cause death within 48 hr. and have an overall mortality rate of 50% despite appropriate antibiotic and surgical treatment. Such a condition must be regarded as being potentially deadly. The authors report a case of necrotizing fasciitis of the left foot resulting from an unusual organism of Vibrio vulnificus.
Medical subject headings
- Fasciitis, Necrotizing
- Foot Diseases
- Vibrio Infections
Anatomy
- foot