Necrotising fasciitis caused by Vibrio vulnificus.
A case of necrotising fasciitis caused by Vibrio vulnificus is described. The need for early recognition and aggressive surgical treatment are highlighted, and the necrotising infections due to V vulnificus described in the published work are reviewed.
D002648:Child; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis; D014735:Vibrio Infections / Q000473:pathology