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JBJS Case Connect
; 12(1)2022 03 16.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-35294418
RESUMO
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.