A rare case of necrotizing fasciitis of the abdominal wall due to Hungatella effluvii and Streptococcus constellatus

Anaerobe. 2021 Aug:70:102409. doi: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2021.102409. Epub 2021 Jun 24.

Abstract

We report a rare case of necrotizing fasciitis of the abdominal wall caused by Hungatella effluvii and Streptococcus constellatus. Necrotizing fasciitis has high mortality, so early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are essential for good clinical outcome. Identification of the microbial contribution to these infections is crucial for targeted antibiotic treatment.

Keywords: Hungatella effluvii; Necrotizing fasciitis; Streptococcus constellatus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Wall / microbiology
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Clostridiaceae / drug effects
  • Clostridiaceae / genetics
  • Clostridiaceae / isolation & purification*
  • Clostridiaceae / physiology
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / cerebrospinal fluid
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / drug therapy
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis
  • Streptococcal Infections / drug therapy
  • Streptococcal Infections / microbiology
  • Streptococcus constellatus / drug effects
  • Streptococcus constellatus / genetics
  • Streptococcus constellatus / isolation & purification*
  • Streptococcus constellatus / physiology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents

Supplementary concepts

  • Hungatella effluvii