Squirrel bite—a rare cause of necrotizing soft tissue infection: Case report
Prosper Adjei, Boateng Bosomtwi, Prince Henry Asamoah, Stanley Anenyemele Asasu, Dominic Asante Ohene, Augustina Amoakohene‐Yeboah, Kojo Eduakwa Abban
TL;DR
A rare case of a necrotizing soft tissue infection caused by a squirrel bite is reported in a young hunter.
Contribution
This case highlights the potential severity of squirrel bites and their rare association with life-threatening infections.
Findings
A 27-year-old hunter developed necrotizing soft tissue infection following a ground squirrel bite.
The infection presented with vesiculo-bullous skin lesions.
Squirrel bites, though uncommon, can lead to severe and life-threatening infections.
Abstract
Although squirrel bites are uncommon and generally benign, they have been implicated in the transmission of certain diseases in humans, some of which can be life‐threatening. This report discusses the case of a 27‐year‐old hunter who developed a necrotizing soft tissue infection with vesiculo‐bullous skin lesions after a ground squirrel bite. Necrotizing soft tissue infection caused by a squirrel bite.
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TopicsStreptococcal Infections and Treatments · Rabies epidemiology and control · Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies