Fournier’s syndrome : a case report at Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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2022
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Fournier’s syndrome is a rare necrotizing fasciitis characterized by
acute beginning and fulminant progression to sepsis. Treatment
includes surgical approach and antibiotic therapy. This study present
the case of a 47-year-old woman who was admitted with a diagnosis of
septic shock secondary to Fournier syndrome. A surgical approach was
performed on admission and antibiotic therapy was started. During
hospitalization an antibiotic (ATB) exchange was required. The patient
evolved with increased levels of C-reactive protein and pro-calcitonin
and the need for hemodialysis. This case report discuss Fournier’s
syndrome, the relationship with laboratory markers, and the effect of
ATB on peripheral tissues.
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Fournier’s syndrome, Sepsis, ATB effect
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HORTA, J. G. Á. et al. Fournier’s syndrome : a case report at Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, v. 11, n. 9, p. 101-107, ago. 2022. Disponível em: <https://storage.googleapis.com/journal-uploads/wjpps/article_issue/1661839238.pdf>. Acesso em: 01 ago. 2023.