Original paper

Necrotizing fasciitis in a 5-week-old infant: An unusual presentation

Volume: 9, Pages: 2050313X2110371 - 2050313X2110371
Published: Jan 1, 2021
Abstract
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare and life-threatening soft-tissue infection characterized by rapidly spreading inflammation and subsequent necrosis of the fascial planes and surrounding tissue. These children should be managed promptly with broad-spectrum antibiotics and possible surgical debridement. Here, we present a 5-week-old female infant who presented with fever and ulcer on right lower jaw. She had a sudden onset of darkening of the right...
Paper Details
Title
Necrotizing fasciitis in a 5-week-old infant: An unusual presentation
Published Date
Jan 1, 2021
Volume
9
Pages
2050313X2110371 - 2050313X2110371
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