Title
Serratia marcescens necrotizing fasciitis presenting as bilateral breast necrosis
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2012
Abstract
Serratia marcescens is an extremely rare cause of necrotizing fasciitis. We report the first case of necrotizing fasciitis of the chest wall due to infection with S. marcescens that initially manifested as bilateral breast necrosis. The patient had a fulminant course leading to death within 72 h of presentation. Literature pertinent to S. marcescens-mediated necrotizing fasciitis is also reviewed.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Journal of clinical microbiology
First Page
3406
Last Page
8
Recommended Citation
Rehman, T., Moore, T. A., & Seoane, L. (2012). Serratia marcescens necrotizing fasciitis presenting as bilateral breast necrosis. Journal of clinical microbiology, 50 (10), 3406-8. https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00843-12