[Necrotizing fasciitis caused by Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci].
A case is presented of a 35-year-old man with necrotizing fasciitis caused by group A beta-haemolytic Streptococci, accompanied by severe systemic toxicity, and necessitating amputation of the leg. After prolonged intensive care treatment the patient recovered.
Verburgh
C A
CA
Afd. Inwendige Geneeskunde, Zuiderziekenhuis, Rotterdam.
Hendriks
W D
WD
Ligthart
J
J
Berghout
A
A
D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology; D003422:Critical Care; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure / Q000209:etiology; D009336:Necrosis; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000209:etiology; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes / Q000302:isolation & purification*