Necrotizing fasciitis associated with Haemophilus aphrophilus. Report of a case.
Necrotizing fasciitis, a serious infection requiring prompt antibiotic and surgical therapy, previously has not been associated with Haemophilus aphrophilus. We report a case of necrotizing fasciitis associated with methylphenidate abuse from which H aphrophilus was isolated. Surgical and antibiotic therapy based on in vitro susceptibility testing resulted in eradication of the infection.
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004322:Drainage; D005205:Fascia / Q000473:pathology*; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation; D008297:Male; D008774:Methylphenidate; D009336:Necrosis; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D008774:Methylphenidate