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Squirrel bite-a rare cause of necrotizing soft tissue infection: Case report

Prosper Adjei1, Boateng Bosomtwi2, Prince Henry Asamoah1

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine Methodist Hospital Wenchi Ghana.

Clinical Case Reports
|June 18, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Squirrel bites, though rare, can transmit dangerous diseases. A ground squirrel bite led to a severe necrotizing soft tissue infection with skin lesions in a hunter.

Area of Science:

  • Zoonotic disease transmission
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious disease

Background:

  • Squirrel bites are infrequent but pose a risk for disease transmission.
  • Some squirrel-borne diseases can be severe or life-threatening in humans.

Observation:

  • A 27-year-old hunter sustained a ground squirrel bite.
  • The individual subsequently developed a necrotizing soft tissue infection.
  • Vesiculo-bullous skin lesions were observed.

Findings:

  • The case highlights a severe infection following a ground squirrel bite.
  • Necrotizing soft tissue infection and specific skin manifestations occurred.
  • This suggests potential for serious pathology from ground squirrel bites.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider zoonotic transmission in patients with unusual infections after animal contact.
  • Prompt recognition and management of necrotizing infections are crucial.
  • Further investigation into pathogens transmitted by ground squirrels may be warranted.
Keywords:
necrotizing fasciitisnecrotizing soft tissue infectionsquirrelsquirrel bite

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