Necrotising fasciitis post-trauma

The case involves a man in his 30s, otherwise healthy, who developed necrotising fasciitis (NF) after a minor injury. He presented with severe symptoms including intense pain, swelling and fever, which led to a rapid diagnosis confirmed through clinical evaluation and imaging. Immediate surgical intervention was performed to debride the affected tissue, and broad-spectrum antibiotics were administered to address the infection. The patient achieved full recovery within 2 weeks without complications, highlighting the crucial role of early diagnosis and aggressive treatment in managing NF effectively.

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BMJ Case Reports
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2025-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2024-262615
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Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
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Necrotising fasciitis post-trauma

Rajan Vaithianathan, Maria Infant Majula Shifani Mahendran, Vaijayanthi Saravanan, Vinoj Gopalakrishnan
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Abstract

The case involves a man in his 30s, otherwise healthy, who developed necrotising fasciitis (NF) after a minor injury. He presented with severe symptoms including intense pain, swelling and fever, which led to a rapid diagnosis confirmed through clinical evaluation and imaging. Immediate surgical intervention was performed to debride the affected tissue, and broad-spectrum antibiotics were administered to address the infection. The patient achieved full recovery within 2 weeks without complications, highlighting the crucial role of early diagnosis and aggressive treatment in managing NF effectively.

BMJ Case ReportsVol. 18(2)
Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University (IN), Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (IN)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 96%
Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
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