Necrotizing fasciitis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae after intramuscular injection of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs:: Report of 2 cases and review

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作者
Frick, S
Cerny, A
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[1] Univ Hosp, Dept Internal Med, Bern, Switzerland
[2] Osped Civico, Dept Internal Med, Lugano, Switzerland
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10.1086/322592
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R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
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Two cases of pneumococcal necrotizing fasciitis (NF) occurred after intramuscular injections of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; another 5 cases reported in the literature fulfilled the criteria for NF involving Streptococcus pneumoniae. Conditions associated with alterations of immune function could be identified in 6 of the 7 cases; 2 patients died despite surgical and antimicrobial treatment.
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