Necrotizing fasciitis of the scalp in a neonate.
We report an 11-day-old baby who presented with necrotizing fasciitis of the scalp from which Escherichia coli was cultured. Treatment consisted of administration of parenteral broad-spectrum antibiotics and debridement. Skin grafting of the resulting scalp defect was not permitted by the parents. The wound healed with scar tissue over 3 months.
Ameh
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Paediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria. ameh@abu.edu.ng
Mamuda
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Musa
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Chirdan
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Shinkafi
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Ogala
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003646:Debridement; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006722:Honey; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents