Necrotising fasciitis caused by Vibrio vulnificus in a child without known risk factors

被引:7
作者
Chiu, S
Chiu, CH
Jaing, TH
Chang, KJ
Lin, TY
机构
[1] Chang Gung Childrens Hosp, Dept Paediat, Taoyuan, Taiwan
[2] Chang Gung Childrens HOsp, Dept Plast Surg, Taoyuan, Taiwan
关键词
Doxycycline; Ceftazidime; Fasciitis; Necrotising Fasciitis; Oxacillin;
D O I
10.1007/s00431-002-0975-z
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
This case report describes necrotising fasciitis caused by Vibrio vulnificus in a child without pre-existing risk factors. Treatment with ceftazidime and doxycycline, along with surgical debridement, were successful. Early diagnosis and expeditious surgical intervention are life-saving for patients with such infections.
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页码:464 / 465
页数:2
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