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Rev Mex Pediatr 2025; 92 (3)

Necrotizing cellulitis in a newborn

Torres-Batista FE, Torres-Batista LE, Estrada-Hernández D, Torres-Castañeda I, Nsa-Assoumou BE

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 107-110
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: skin and soft tissue infections have become a health problem, including in the neonatal population. The objective of this case is to describe the clinical presentation and treatment used in a newborn with necrotizing skin infection. Case presentation: an 18-day-old female patient with skin lesions on the right gluteal region, diagnosed as necrotizing cellulitis. Antimicrobial treatment was provided with a triple regimen, in addition to local therapy. The patient recovered satisfactorily, without requiring surgery. Conclusions: necrotizing cellulitis is a potentially serious clinical condition in newborns, which may present in isolation or associated with severe sepsis. Early treatment is essential, and surgical intervention may be required to debride necrotic tissue.


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