[Fournier gangrene (manifestation of anogenital necrotizing fasciitis)].

In connection with a typical case, clinical features of genitaly extended Fournier gangrene--its pathogenic factors and the standpoints of treatment--are demonstrated. This infection of foudroyant nature, going on with significant mortality is held to be a characteristic form of necrotizing fasciitis, constituting main manifestation of toxic shock-like syndrome. Attention is drawn to the fact, that in case of internal diseases, predisposing factors respectively-even by adequate therapy-outcome of the infection may be lethal nowadays as well.