Two cases of fatal necrotizing fasciitis caused by Photobacterium damsela in Japan.

ABSTRACT: We encountered two cases of fatal necrotizing fasciitis caused by Photobacterium damsela in Japan. Both cases occurred in fishermen who became sick after fishing. They developed multiple organ failure within 20 to 36 h from the onset of initial symptoms despite intensive chemotherapy and surgical treatments.

SUBMITTER: Yamane K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC356853 | biostudies-literature | 2004 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature