| Title | A case of necrotizing fasciitis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1995 |
| Authors | Choudhri SH, Brownstone R, Hashem F, Magro CM, Crowson AN |
| Journal | Br J Dermatol |
| Volume | 133 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | 128-31 |
| Date Published | 1995 Jul |
| ISSN | 0007-0963 |
| Keywords | Adult, Fasciitis, Female, Humans, Necrosis, Pneumococcal Infections |
| Abstract | We report a patient suffering from necrotizing fasciitis. The principal pathogen was Streptococcus pneumoniae. As far as we are aware, this is the first reported case of necrotizing fasciitis (NF) attributable to this organism. We discuss the pathogenesis of NF, and review the literature relating to this disorder. |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1995.tb02506.x |
| Alternate Journal | Br J Dermatol |
| PubMed ID | 7669624 |
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Cynthia M. Magro, M.D.