Chest wall-necrotizing soft tissue infection caused by <i>Finegoldia magna</i> and <i>Helcococcus kunzii</i> in an immunocompromised patient: a case report
This case highlights the potential of rare organisms to cause severe necrotizing soft tissue infections in immunocompromised individuals. Rare microbiological and anatomical presentations and findings are interesting incidents that require further attention. It is important to note that, although these organisms are rare, they still pose a significant risk for the development of necrotizing soft tissue infections. By reporting such cases, we will aid in raising awareness of these organisms.
Authors
- Enas Munshi
- Abdulhakeem Althaqafi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1684-5051)
- Mai Kaaki
- Abdulrahman M. Khojah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6898-073X)
- Abdulrazak Sakhakhni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6464-0125)
- Thamer Alaifan
Institutions
- King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (SA)
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (SA)
- National Guard Health Affairs (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ASM Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-12-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1128/asmcr.00046-24
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.54