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Case Reports
. 2004;36(8):610-2.
doi: 10.1080/00365540410017086.

Fournier's gangrene after genital piercing

Lena Ekelius  1 , Hilding Björkman, Mats Kalin, Jan Fohlman
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Case Reports

Fournier's gangrene after genital piercing

Lena Ekelius et al. Scand J Infect Dis. 2004.

Abstract

A fulminant case of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is described. Early surgery was life saving, and the antibiotic regimen should include clindamycin. The value of secondary measures is discussed. High dose intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) has shown promising effects in recent publications. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatment is under evaluation. Piercing of mucosal surfaces might be associated with severe infections.

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