A case of refractory disseminated subcutaneous abscess with intrahousehold transmission by a USA300-LV-like strain of PVL-positive community-acquired MRSA clone.

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A 44-year-old man with hypertension and dyslipidemia presented with pain in the buttocks. The patient was diagnosed with perianal ischiorectal fossa abscesses and cellulitis. He was subsequently diagnosed with a perineal subcutaneous abscess after a week, a right lower leg impetigo after a month, right periorchitis, a scrotal abscess, and Fournier's gangrene after two months. The patient was treated with various...

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• Abscess
• Anti-Bacterial Agents
• Bacterial Toxins
• Community-Acquired Infections
• Exotoxins