A rare case of necrotizing fasciitis of the leg in an intravenous drug user caused by Prevotella denticola

A rare case of necrotizing fasciitis of the leg in an intravenous drug user caused by Prevotella denticola

Background Intravenous drug users (IDUs) have a high risk of developing skin and soft tissue infections such as erysipelas, abscesses, and less frequently necrotizing fasciitis (NF) or gas gangrene. Rarely, the cause of the infection is microorganisms residing in the oral cavity and can lead to life...

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Main Authors: Andrea Bedini, Filippo Medioli, Altea Gallerani, Irene Venturelli, Giacomo Franceschi, Marianna Meschiari, Erica Franceschini, Giacomo Maria Lima, Mario Sarti, Cristina Mussini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Oral Microbiology
Subjects:
ABSSSIs
anaerobes
LRINEC Score
intravenous drug user
skin infections
abscesses
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20002297.2024.2334545

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