Nonclostridial gas gangrene due to Streptococcus anginosus in a diabetic patient - 07/09/11
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Streptococcus Anginosus was recently identified as a distinct species from the other members of Streptococcus milleri group (Streptococcus constellatus , Streptococcus intermedius ). We report a rare case of nonclostridial gas gangrene caused by S anginosus . A 62-year-old diabetic woman was admitted with gas gangrene of the perineal area. She had been taking her oral hypoglycemia medication regularly for 10 years, but the diabetes was inadequately controlled. She was treated with surgical debridement of the necrotic tissue, insulin injection, and antibiotic therapy, and had a satisfactory clinical course. (J Am Acad Dermatol 1999;40:347-9.)
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Vol 40 - N° 2S
P. 347-349 - février 1999 Retour au numéro
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