Title of article
A Fatal Case of Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by a Highly Virulent Escherichia coli Strain
Author/Authors
Bekal, Sadjia Laboratoire de Sante Publique du Quebec - Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada , Vincent, André Centre Hospitalier Affilie Universitaire - Hotel-Dieu de Levis, Canada , Lin, Alex Laboratoire de Sante Publique du Quebec - Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada , Harel, Josée Faculte de Medecine Veterinaire - Universite de Montreal - Saint-Hyacinthe, Canada , Côté, Jean-Charles Laboratoire de Sante Publique du Quebec - Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada , Tremblay, Cécile Laboratoire de Sante Publique du Quebec - Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada
Pages
4
From page
1
To page
4
Abstract
Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious disease characterized by the necrosis of the subcutaneous tissues and fascia. E. coli as the etiologic agent of necrotizing fasciitis is a rare occurrence. A 66-year-old woman underwent total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. She rapidly developed necrotizing fasciitis which led to her death 68 hours following surgery. An E. coli strain was isolated from blood and fascia cultures. DNA microarray revealed the presence of 20 virulence genes.
Keywords
Necrotizing Fasciitis , Highly Virulent , Escherichia coli Strain
Journal title
Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Serial Year
2016
Record number
2616502
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