Necrotizing Fasciitis in a 7-day-old Term Healthy Neonate.
10.5385/jksn.2011.18.1.148
- Author:
Soo Hyun KOO
1
;
Mi Lim CHUNG
;
Kun Bo PARK
Author Information
1. Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Inje University of Medicine, Busan, Korea. forevery52@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Necrotizing fasciitis;
Newborn infant;
Infection
- MeSH:
Dietary Sucrose;
Fasciitis, Necrotizing;
Humans;
Infant, Newborn
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Neonatology
2011;18(1):148-152
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, but life-threatening infection. Prompt diagnosis and early aggressive intervention is required for survival. However, there has been frequently occurred in delays of diagnosis and treatment due to its non-specific nature. Therefore, a high index of suspicion is needed to ensure timely intervention. We report a case of necrotizing fasciitis in a 7-day-old term healthy neonate.
