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ReviewIrish journal of medical science2025

Prompt diagnosis and treatment of peri-orbital necrotising fasciitis caused by group A β-haemolytic Streptococcus (GAS): a case report.

Aisling McGlacken-Byrne, Gareth T Higgins

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Aisling McGlacken-ByrneDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Waterford, Dunmore Rd, Ballynakill, Waterford, X91 ER8E, Ireland. aislingmcgb@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7167-522X
Gareth T HigginsDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Waterford, Dunmore Rd, Ballynakill, Waterford, X91 ER8E, Ireland.

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Abstract

backgroundNecrotising fasciitis is a devastating infection characterised by rapidly progressing necrotising infection of the superficial fascia with secondary necrosis of the overlying skin.

aimsTo describe the pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and outcome in a rare case of periorbital necrotising fasciitis caused by group A β-haemolytic Streptococcus.

methodsA 60-year-old female with insulin-dependent diabetes presented with pyrexia and bilateral peri-orbital swelling, progressing to left periorbital necrotising fasciitis. It was caused by dual infection with group A β-haemolytic Streptococcus and Herpes Simplex Virus 1.

resultsA combination of intravenous antibiotics and surgical debridement and subsequent skin grafting resulted in a beneficial outcome in our patient.

conclusionsDifferentiating cellulitis and necrotising fasciitis can be difficult when presenting signs and symptoms are non-specific. If not treated quickly with antibiotics and debridement of the infected tissue, the patient may develop septic shock within hours.

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Fasciitis, NecrotizingStreptococcal InfectionsStreptococcus pyogenesAnti-Bacterial AgentsDebridementDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansMiddle AgedSkin TransplantationAnti-Bacterial AgentsCellulitisGroup A β-haemolytic Streptococcus (GAS)Herpes simplex virusNecrotising fasciitis

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