Klebsiella Pneumonia Necrotizing fasciitis: A critical infection in an uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A case Report
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https://doi.org/10.55677/IJCSMR/V5I1-05/2025Keywords:
Necrotizing fasciitis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, severe infection, Type 2 Diabetes mellitusAbstract
Klebsiella pneumoniae Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an emerging life-threatening condition, primarily affecting immunosuppressed patients, with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus being a significant risk factor. We present a case of a 47-year-old woman who initially presented with a dorsal skin boil under-treated with phytotherapy. Three weeks later, she developed severe and extensive Necrotizing fasciitis, and the bacteriological study isolated Klebsiella pneumoniae. The infection was promptly managed with surgical debridement, antibiotic therapy, and optimal glycemic control.
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