Near-fatal Fellatio: A Case of Necrotizing Fasciitis after Oral Sex
Journal Title: International STD Research & Reviews - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
A 35-year-old man was admitted to hospital 2 weeks after rough oral sex with Streptococcus pyogenes bacteremia, toxic shock syndrome and extensive necrotizing fasciitis of the abdominal and pelvic walls requiring debridement. His partner was diagnosed with strep throat shortly after their sexual encounter.
Authors and Affiliations
James J. Douglas, Sherrill R. Brown, Andrew Martowski, W. David Hardy
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