(Hindawi, 2021) Acheampong, O.D.; Enyetornye, B.; Osei, D.
A male mixed breed dog was presented with two large wounds, extending the epidermis, dermis, and fascia: one at the dorsum of
the thoracolumbar region and the other at the lumbosacral area. Lesions had extended inconspicuously to the dorsum of thorax
affecting a large area, which showed regions with necrotic and crepitating foci after shaving. Based on histopathological and
bacterial culture examinations, polymicrobial necrotizing fasciitis (NF) was diagnosed. Using the Bruker MALDI Biotyper
identification technique, Macrococcus caseolyticus, Proteus mirabilis, and Escherichia coli were identified. Hitherto, there is no
report on these bacteria linking them simultaneously to NF in a dog. In addition, the authors highlight other microbes
associated with NF in humans and animals.