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We report the first case of necrotizing fasciitis caused by Pigmentibacter ruber. The isolated strain could not be identified by biochemical characterization or matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry but was identified as P. ruber by 16S ribosomal RNA and whole-genome sequencing. Although much remains unknown about the pathogenicity of this bacterial species in humans, it has been shown to cause life-threatening infections such as septicemia and necrotizing fasciitis. Because the isolate was highly resistant to β-lactams, it was difficult to treat with antimicrobial therapy. Thus, further documentation of cases and analyses are required.
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