title: Loss of orofacial tissue secondary to septic shock caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
abstract: Purpura fulminans is a rare complication of septic shock with a high mortality. It can result in a severe loss of skin, and often amputation of limbs. Managing the loss of tissue is a challenge that requires a multidisciplinary approach.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, St Richards Hospital, Spitafield lane, Chichester, SO19 6SE. Electronic address: badrinarayanan.srinivasan@nhs.net.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Srinivasan
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, St Richards Hospital, Spitafield lane, Chichester, SO19 6SE.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sloane
authors.affiliation: Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, St Richards Hospital, Spitafield lane, Chichester, SO19 6SE.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Walsh
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011008:Pneumococcal Infections / Q000150:complications*; D055665:Purpura Fulminans; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000209:etiology*; D012867:Skin; D013296:Streptococcus pneumoniae / Q000472:pathogenicity*
keywords: Orofacial tissue loss; Purpura fulminans; Streptococcus pneumoniae