title: Cervical necrotizing fasciitis caused by Serratia marcescens in a 2 year old.
abstract: We report an unusual, life-threatening complication of producing fulminant cervical necrotizing fasciitis in a previously healthy 2-year-old girl. We reviewed the literature for necrotizing fasciitis in children and its morbidity, mortality, and treatment. This case illustrates the necessity of prompt recognition and aggressive management in patients presenting with cervical necrotizing fasciitis.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Texas 75235, USA.
authors.forename: Christopher L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Newton
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: deLEMOS
authors.forename: Thomas J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Abramo
authors.forename: Allen
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Murrey
authors.forename: Courtney
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Noell
mesh_terms: D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009333:Neck; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000150:complications; D016868:Serratia Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D012706:Serratia marcescens; D014069:Tonsillitis / Q000150:complications