A human bite

Authors
Wienert, P Heiss, J Rinecker, H Sing, A
Citation
P. Wienert et al., A human bite, LANCET, 354(9178), 1999, pp. 572-572
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine","Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
LANCET
ISSN journal
01406736 → ACNP
Volume
354
Issue
9178
Year of publication
1999
Pages
572 - 572
Database
ISI
SICI code
0140-6736(19990814)354:9178<572:AHB>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
We report the transmission of group A streptococci by a human bite leading to severe necrotising fasciitis. Rapid surgical and antibiotic treatment le d to healing without fractional loss of the patient's infected leg.