Three cases of necrotising fasciitis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia: the importance of immunosuppression
Journal Title: Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening infectious emergency, characterized by rapidly progressive fascia and sub-cutaneous tissue necrosis. NF carries a high mortality rate in the neutropenic period of immunosuppressive patients, not because of co-morbidity but also because antibiotics frequently administered are typically ineffective. Here, we report three cases of NF caused by multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (only colistin susceptible) and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, which both restricts our treatment options. The cases underline the importance of recognition and early intervention of NF in patients with immunosuppression which may be difficult because of concealed sign and symptoms. J Microbiol Infect Dis 2015;5(1): 25-28 Key words: Hematologic malignity, Necrotising fasciitis, immunosuppression, Pseudomaonas aeruginosa, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia.
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Aynur Aynıoğlu, Elif Altunok, Esra Arslanalp, Sibel Gündeş
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