Giant anthrax
Abstract
Introduction: Anthrax is the name given to the infection of several contiguous hair follicles and is caused by highly invasive pathogenic germs. It is generally caused by Staphylococcus aureus and can have systemic repercussions. The risk factors for developing this lesion are: diabetes, obesity, lack of hygiene, immunosuppression, hyperhidrosis, pre-existing dermatitis.
Objective: To make the clinical presentation of a patient diagnosed with giant anthrax.
Case report: This is a 66-year-old woman, with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus under treatment, who attended the General Surgery service for presenting an insect bite in the lower region of the back, which was treated in the health area with antimicrobials and did not resolve. She was admitted with a diagnosis of giant anthrax and with the administration of general intravenous anesthesia, a necrectomy was performed. The postoperative period was uncomplicated and she was discharged after seven days.
Conclusions: The immediate medical care based on the parenteral administration of broad-spectrum antimicrobials, local cures and uninterrupted follow-up in the outpatient clinic of the patient with giant anthrax, ensures the effectiveness of the surgical treatment with full recovery, without having to apply grafts.
DeCS: CARBUNCLE/diagnosis; CARBUNCLE/drug therapy; CARBUNCLE/transmission; SKIN DISEASES, INFECTIOUS; ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS.
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