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- - A 34-year-old Middle Eastern woman suffered from atypical symptoms of Type II Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection (NSTI), which made the diagnosis difficult and prolonged her illness.
- - After a delay in diagnosis, she underwent multiple surgical debridement procedures along with antibiotic and pain management therapy, eventually leading to her successful discharge.
- - The case highlights the challenges of diagnosing Type II NSTI due to vague symptoms and emphasizes the importance of thorough history-taking and frequent physical exams to reduce risks associated with late identification.
Article Abstract
This case report presents a 34-year-old Middle Eastern woman with atypical symptoms of Type II Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection (NSTI). Due to the difficulty in diagnosing Type II NSTI, the patient experienced protracted illness. Once diagnosed, the patient underwent multiple surgical debridement procedures requiring antibiotic and pain management therapy before being successfully discharged home. Initial diagnosis of Type II NSTI is challenging to the provider due to vague symptoms and late occurrence of cutaneous changes. When cutaneous lesions are identified, rapid surgical evaluation is imperative to minimize morbidity and mortality. This paper emphasizes the complexity of diagnosing Type II NSTI and the need for a comprehensive history and frequent physical examinations.
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