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  • Title: [Group a streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis of the genital area (Fournier's gangrene): a case report].
    Author: Ochi A, Naoi M, Enatsu N, Fujisaki A, Funada S, Suzuki K, Shiga N, Ota T, Kuji H, Hosokawa N, Iwata K.
    Journal: Nihon Hinyokika Gakkai Zasshi; 2011 Jul; 102(4):644-8. PubMed ID: 21961278.
    Abstract:
    A necrotizing fasciitis especially caused by group A streptococcal infection is a life-threatening disease. This infection cause death due to septic shock and multiple organ failure in a short time without the immediate and adequate treatment. Currently a rapid test kit for streptococcal pharyngitis (strep A) is useful for prediction of group A streptococcal infection. We here demonstrate a 61 years old man's case of life-saved necrotizing fasciitis in genital area (Fournier's gangrene) by group A streptococcus infection, and usefulness of this kit for rapid diagnosis, aggressive debridement, and selection of adequate antibiotics.
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