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Necrotizing fasciitis caused by Salmonella enteritidis
Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|January 1, 1984
Abstract:
A 76-yr-old man developed necrotizing fasciitis due to Salmonella enteritidis 1 month after an episode of gastroenteritis due to the same microorganism. The fact that S. enteritidis was the only organism isolated despite adequate anaerobic cultures confirm the ability of salmonellae to produce severe monomicrobial soft tissue infections.
Insights
Salmonella enteritidis can cause severe, single-organism necrotizing fasciitis in soft tissues. This rare complication can occur even after mild gastroenteritis, highlighting the pathogen
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe soft tissue infection.
- Salmonella species are common causes of gastroenteritis.
Observation:
- A 76-year-old man presented with necrotizing fasciitis.
- The infection was caused by Salmonella enteritidis.
Findings:
- The same Salmonella enteritidis strain caused prior gastroenteritis and subsequent necrotizing fasciitis.
- S. enteritidis was the sole organism isolated, confirmed by anaerobic cultures.
- This confirms Salmonella's capacity to induce severe monomicrobial soft tissue infections.
Implications:
- Salmonella enteritidis should be considered in severe soft tissue infections, especially post-gastroenteritis.
- This case expands the spectrum of S. enteritidis-associated invasive diseases.
- Highlights the importance of considering unusual pathogens in severe infections.