Necrotizing fasciitis with toxic shock syndrome in a child: a case report and review of literature
2008
Necrotizing fasciitis with toxic shock syndrome in a child
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Abass Kotb, Saad Hekma, Abd-Elsayed Alaa A
Primary Institution: Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
Conclusion
Early identification of necrotizing fasciitis can improve outcomes in children.
Supporting Evidence
- The child was misdiagnosed with cellulitis before being correctly identified with necrotizing fasciitis.
- Blood cultures confirmed the presence of group A streptococcus.
- Surgical debridement and antibiotics were crucial for the child's recovery.
Takeaway
A child got a serious infection called necrotizing fasciitis after a cat scratch, but doctors helped him get better with surgery and medicine.
Methodology
The child was treated with antibiotics, supportive care, and surgical debridement.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
An 8-year-old Arabian boy.
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