Abstract
Although systemic infections originating from skin infections caused by insect bites
are uncommon, it is imperative to maintain a broad differential diagnosis should patients
develop systemic symptoms. Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare diagnosis, and progression
to septic pulmonary emboli is even less common. Emergent identification and aggressive
treatment of these two disease processes are imperative as both carry high rates of
morbidity and mortality.
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: August 11, 2018
Accepted:
August 11,
2018
Received:
August 9,
2018
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