Successfully Treated Upper-Extremity Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by .

Necrotizing fasciitis is a soft-tissue infection associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The bacteria most associated with necrotizing fasciitis include (group A), species, species, and species. (), formerly known as , is a halophilic, gram-negative bacillus known to infect marine organisms in warm coastal waters. Necrotizing fasciitis associated with has been reported to have higher rates of serious complications and mortality because of an atypical presentation and a rapidly progressive course. This report presents a case of successfully treated necrotizing fasciitis of the upper extremity and the nuances of management that led to a favorable outcome in which the patient was discharged for home without complications.