Case of Necrotizing Myositis in Upper Extremity due to Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infection

The authors encountered a rare case of necrotizing myositis in the upper extremity due to invasive Group A Streptococcal infection. This is the first such case reported in Tokushima.The patient was forty-three year old male who came to our hospital for pain of the right upper extremity and fever.His general condition suddenly worsened, followed by septic shock (Toxic shock-Like Syn-drome). Internal medication was administered and surgical treatment conducted for six months with good results.The present case demonstrates the importance of early diagnosis and the need for internal medication and surgery.