Necrotizing fasciitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae serotype f.

Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)

Haemophilus influenzae is a rare cause of soft tissue infection. In this report, we present a case of multifocal necrotizing fasciitis in a healthy adult patient, secondary to Haemophilus influenzae serotype f infection, and we review literature on this rare cause of necrotizing fasciitis.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Arnold, CJ; Garrigues, G; St Geme, JW; Sexton, DJ

Published Date

  • September 2014

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 52 / 9

Start / End Page

  • 3471 - 3474

PubMed ID

  • 24989609

Pubmed Central ID

  • PMC4313188

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1098-660X

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1128/JCM.01460-14

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States