Bacillus cereus necrotizing cellulitis mimicking clostridial myonecrosis: case report and review of the literature.
Journal Article (Review;Journal Article)
We describe a case of rapidly progressive necrotizing cellulitis in an immunocompromised farmer caused by Bacillus cereus, and review 15 additional cases of serious soft tissue infection due to this organism reported in the English language literature. These cases illustrate the potential for B. cereus to cause fulminant soft tissue disease indistinguishable from that caused by clostridia.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Meredith, FT; Fowler, VG; Gautier, M; Corey, GR; Reller, LB
Published Date
- January 1997
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 29 / 5
Start / End Page
- 528 - 529
PubMed ID
- 9435050
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1651-1980
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0036-5548
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.3109/00365549709011872
Language
- eng