# Squirrel bite—a rare cause of necrotizing soft tissue infection: Case report

## 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.

## Key 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.