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To illustrate the serious consequences of invasive Streptococcus pyogenes infection following a closed femoral fracture.

Case Report: Fatal Streptococcus pyogenes infection secondary to closed femoral fracture

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To illustrate the serious consequences of invasive Streptococcus pyogenes infection following a closed femoral fracture.
Presented a case of a patient with a closed upper femur fracture and a history of acute pharyngitis.
Monitored the patient's clinical symptoms, including fever and swelling at the fracture site.
Utilized emergent fasciotomy, debridement, and advanced diagnostics like NGS for infection confirmation.
Administered antibiotic therapy, fluid resuscitation, and organ support to manage acute symptoms.
Patient developed necrotizing soft tissue infection and multiple organ dysfunction.
Blood cultures and plasma NGS confirmed Streptococcus pyogenes as the pathogen.
Patient's condition improved after aggressive surgical intervention and supportive care.

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Case report highlights severe complications of closed fractures and the need for timely intervention.

Zhong et al. (2026) studied this question.

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