Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection in an Immunocompromised Patient
Introduction. To report on the first recorded case of necrotizing soft tissue infection (NSTI) in an immunocompromised individual caused by Stenotrophomonas maltophilia in the Western Hemisphere and highlight the challenges that medical providers face in promptly diagnosing and treating NSTI in this...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Critical Care |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/1475730 |