A case report of necrotising fasciitis complicating hand foot and mouth disease

This report explores the case of a previously well 1-year-old boy who presented to A&E with an acutely swollen right hand in the context of an atypical viral rash affecting the hands and face. He was admitted under plastic surgery and treated with IV antibiotics and fluid resuscitation for sepsis secondary to cellulitis. Following dermatological review of the rash, a clinical diagnosis of atypical HFMD was made.
Source: International Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research