A Case of Mortal Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Trunk Resulting From a Centipede (Scolopendra moritans) Bite

Background: Insect bites have been described as the cause of necrotizing fasciitis (NF) especially in patients with suppressed immune systems, burns, or trauma. It is a serious necrotizing process which involves the fascia of the skin. Patients usually experience pain, edema and a dusky bluish-red discolouration of the skin with or without bullae formation. Failure to identify NF can result in significant morbidity, mortality. Treatment comprises early detection, surgical debridement, intravenous antibiotics and supportive care as soon as the necrotizing fasciitis is diagnosed. Case Presentation: We report a case in which severe necrotizing fasciitis involving chest along with toxic shock induced after the patient was bitten by a centipede (Scolopendra moritans). Conclusion: We are not aware of any NF case resulted mortally, which the patient is bitten by Scolopendra moritans.