Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Hand After a Prolonged Endodontic Procedure: A Case Report.
JBJS Case Connect
; 12(1)2022 03 16.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-35294418
ABSTRACT
CASE In this article, we present a case report of a patient with limited medical history and without apparent local injury, who developed left hand Group A Streptococcus-induced necrotizing fasciitis after undergoing a prolonged endodontic procedure. CONCLUSION:
In addition to host factors, perhaps, the virulence of the bacteria present in the oropharynx and the expected bacterial load based on the length and complexity of a dental procedure need to be considered when deciding on whether or not to administer prophylactic antibiotics to patients undergoing dental procedures.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Streptococcal Infections
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Fasciitis, Necrotizing
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
JBJS Case Connect
Year:
2022
Type:
Article