A human bite.
We report the transmission of group A streptococci by a human bite leading to severe necrotising fasciitis. Rapid surgical and antibiotic treatment led to healing without fractional loss of the patient's infected leg.
Wienert
P
P
Heiss
J
J
Rinecker
H
H
Sing
A
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D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001734:Bites, Human / Q000150:complications*; D003646:Debridement; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D014945:Wound Healing; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents