title: Necrotizing fasciitis in an immunocompetent patient with multiple sites of involvement.
abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) in an immunocompetent patient with multiple sites of involvement is very rare. We describe a case of E. coli associated necrotizing fasciitis in a middle aged female with three lesions of NF on her lower limbs at the time of presentation. She was managed with broad spectrum intravenous antibiotics, radical surgical debridements with skin grafting, and aggressive supportive care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, CMH, Mangla Cantt. an91104@yahoo.co.in
authors.forename: Arshad
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Naseem
authors.forename: Pervaiz Ahmed
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Aftab
authors.forename: Naeem
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Zafar
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003646:Debridement; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence; D007866:Leg; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents