
handle: 10550/56453
The authors report a case of necrotizing fascitis of the upper limb, produced by a microaerophilic streptococcus and staphilococcus aureus. The only organic sequelae for the patient was amputation of the little finger with a complete recovery of the functional capacity. The role of the early institution of high dose antibiotic therapy is emphasized.
Los autores presentan un caso de fascitis necrotizante en miembro superior causada por la combinación de bacterias estreptococo microaerofílico y estafilococo aureus. El paciente ha sobrevivido con una pérdida orgánica mínima (amputación del quinto dedo) y una recuperación funcional completa. Se destaca el papel de la antibioterapia precoz.
Medicina clínica, UNESCO::CIENCIAS MÉDICAS, Ciencias de la salud
Medicina clínica, UNESCO::CIENCIAS MÉDICAS, Ciencias de la salud
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