Author/Authors :
Bekal, Sadjia Laboratoire de Sante Publique du Quebec - Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada , Vincent, André Centre Hospitalier Affilie Universitaire - Hotel-Dieu de Levis, Canada , Lin, Alex Laboratoire de Sante Publique du Quebec - Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada , Harel, Josée Faculte de Medecine Veterinaire - Universite de Montreal - Saint-Hyacinthe, Canada , Côté, Jean-Charles Laboratoire de Sante Publique du Quebec - Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada , Tremblay, Cécile Laboratoire de Sante Publique du Quebec - Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada
Abstract :
Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious disease characterized by the necrosis of the subcutaneous tissues and fascia. E. coli as the etiologic agent of necrotizing fasciitis is a rare occurrence. A 66-year-old woman underwent total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. She rapidly developed necrotizing fasciitis which led to her death 68 hours following surgery. An E. coli strain was isolated from blood and fascia cultures. DNA microarray revealed the presence of 20 virulence genes.
