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KMID : 0981820080280030191
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Korean Journal of Laboratory Medicine
2008 Volume.28 No. 3 p.191 ~ p.195
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A Case of Necrotizing Fasciitis Due to Streptococcus agalactiae, Arcanobacterium haemolyticum, and Finegoldia magna in a Dog-bitten Patient with Diabetes
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Lee Sung-Sil
Roh Kyoung-Ho
Kim Chang-Ki
Yong Dong-Eun
Choi Jun-Yong
Lee Jin-Woo
Lee Kyung-Won
Chong Yun-Sop
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Abstract
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We report a case of necrotizing fasciitis involving Streptococcus agalactiae, Arcanobacterium haemolyticum, and Finegoldia magna in a 36-yr-old female diabetic patient, which started after a minor dog bite to the toe of the patient. This case suggested that a trivial infection after a minor dog bite in an immunocompromised patient such as diabetes patient could result in a significant complication such as necrotizing fasciitis. The life-threatening infection was cured by timely above-the-knee amputation, as well as penicillin G and clindamycin therapy.
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KEYWORD
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Necrotizing fasciitis, Streptococcus agalactiae, Arcanobacterium haemolyticum
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