There are about 700 to 1,200 cases of
necrotizing fasciitis reported each year in the United States, according to the U.S.
Necrotizing fasciitis is commonly seen in the extremities, trunk, and perineum.
It was later uncovered to be the deadly infection known as
necrotizing fasciitisNecrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening bacterial infection of the skin, soft tissue, and muscle with high morbidity and mortality; the diagnosis and treatment are extremely time sensitive.
Necrotizing fasciitis is a deep-seated infection of subcutaneous tissue that is characterized by progressive necrosis of the fascia and fat [7].
The most common pathogens associated with
necrotizing fasciitis include group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus, group B Streptococcus, Enterococci, coagulase-negative Staphylococci, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacteroides, and Clostridium [7].
The histopathological examination of the specimens revealed an extensive cutaneous necrosis involving the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous fat with thrombus and necrosis of blood vessels (Figure 3) constant with
necrotizing fasciitis. Postoperatively, she had an uneventful recovery and was discharged home after 3 days.
Massive infectious soft tissue injury: diagnosis and management of
Necrotizing Fasciitis and purpura fulminans.
A diagnosis of septic shock with multiple organ failure secondary to
necrotizing fasciitis was made and urgent surgery consult was placed.