Klebsiella-Induced Necrotizing Neck Infection in a Patient With Diabetes: A Case Report.

Necrotizing infections of the head and neck are uncommon, aggressive, and potentially fatal if not treated promptly. These infections are particularly prevalent among immunocompromised individuals, such as people with diabetes, due to impaired immune response and delayed healing. We present a 45-year-old male with uncontrolled diabetes who had a five-day history of progressive left-sided neck swelling and pain.