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A Necrotising Skin Infection
O’Reilly DAA CT scan showed diffuse subcutaneous emphysema, fat stranding and edema of the right side of the scrotal sac, the right inguinal region and the right anterolateral abdominal wall, consistent with necrotizing soft tissue infection (Figure 2). Extensive debridement of necrotic skin, subcutaneous fat and abdominal wall fascia was performed. Culture of infected tissue grew Streptococcus anginosus and later, Candida glabrata. He received organ support in the intensive care unit for 10 days before transfer to the ward and subsequently transfer to his country of origin for further rehabilitation