A rare case of necrotizing fasciitis of the abdominal wall due to Hungatella effluvii and Streptococcus constellatus

DEMİR ÇUHA, MERVENUR; ER, AHMET; DURUKAN, BEKİR; Karagoz, Alper; HAZIROLAN, GÜLŞEN; ÜNAL, SERHAT

doi:10.1016/j.anaerobe.2021.102409

A rare case of necrotizing fasciitis of the abdominal wall due to Hungatella effluvii and Streptococcus constellatus

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DEMİR ÇUHA M., ER A. G., DURUKAN B. M., Karagoz A., HAZIROLAN G., ÜNAL S.

ANAEROBE, vol.70, 2021 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 70
Publication Date: 2021
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2021.102409
Journal Name: ANAEROBE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
Keywords: Hungatella effluvii, Streptococcus constellatus, Necrotizing fasciitis, CLOSTRIDIUM-HATHEWAYI, PATIENT
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We report a rare case of necrotizing fasciitis of the abdominal wall caused by Hungatella effluvii and Streptococcus constellatus. Necrotizing fasciitis has high mortality, so early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are essential for good clinical outcome. Identification of the microbial contribution to these infections is crucial for targeted antibiotic treatment. (C) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.