Unusual Post-operative Surgical Site Infection with Corynebacterium striatum in Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Case Report

Abstract

Corynebacterium striatum is considered to be notoriously associated with multidrug resistant nosocomial infections with high mortality. This article encases an unusual case of C. striatum associated postoperative surgical site infection in post-operative case of oral submucous fibrosis. The prognosis depends majorly on meticulous debridement and regular dressing with concomitant anti-microbials. Patient factors such as immunodeficiency and debilitating comorbidities contribute equally to final outcome.