A Case of Necrotizing Fascitis Due to Streptococcus pneumoniae in an Immunocompetent Host

Keimyung Medical Journal 2012;31(1):157-160.

건강한 성인에서 발생한 폐렴사슬알균에 의한 괴사성 근막염 1례

김현아; 이지연; 류성열

Abstract

Streptococcus pneumoniae is an uncommon cause of skin and soft tissue infections. Streptococcus pneumoniae skin and soft tissue infections develop mainly in patients with underlying chronic illness or those immunocompromised by drug or alcohol abuse. A 66-yearold patient was admitted to hospital with fever and extensive infection of the tissues around the left ankle. Diagnosis was made of necrotizing fascitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae . We report a case of pneumococcal necrotizing fascitis in an immunocompetent patient.

Key Words: Necrotizing fascitis, Streptococcus pneumoniae