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IDCases, 2020 Group A Streptococcus is well established as the most common pathogen causing necrotizing fasciitis. In contrast, Group B Streptococcus (GBS, or Streptococcus agalactiae) is a rare cause of necrotizing fasciitis, particularly in adults.
Sophia Collis, Scott Hoskinson
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Spontaneous Necrotizing Fasciitis [PDF]
Cureus, 2020 Necrotizing soft tissue infections typically begin with direct inoculation of bacteria into the subcutaneous tissues. Here, we present a case with no such exposure, but with severe necrotizing fasciitis. We present a middle-aged man presented to the emergency department for a presumed allergic reaction after having initially sought care twice at an ...
Patrick J Rogers +3 more
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SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2022 Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare soft tissue infection characterized by a rapidly spreading infection of the subcutaneous tissue. Early diagnosis is important as it requires immediate and complete debridement of infected tissues and antibiotic therapy ...
Samantha-Jo Wright +6 more
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Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2006 Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon, rapidly spreading infection, affecting primarily the deep fascia, which may result in secondary necrosis of the subcutaneous tissue, fascia and muscle. We report a patient that had the cardinal features; namely, excruciatingly painful lesions, demonstration of gas in the tissue and an obnoxious foul odor, prominent
Virendra N, Sehgal +4 more
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Necrotizing Fasciitis Associated with Staphylococcus lugdunensis
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, 2012 Necrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening soft tissue infection that results in rapid local tissue destruction. Type 1 necrotizing fasciitis is characterized by polymicrobial, synergistic infections that are caused by non-Group A streptococci, aerobic
Tony Hung +3 more
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Diagnosis and management of necrotizing fasciitis in the light of the recent recommendations
Сучасні медичні технології, 2019 Summary: Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare but life-threatening infection of the soft tissues. It is characterized by spreading inflammation and necrosis starting from the fascia, muscles, and subcutaneous fat, with subsequent necrosis of the overlying ...
C. O. Kosulnikov +6 more
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Stealth Onset: Early Ultrasound Diagnosis of Necrotising Fasciitis Post‐Appendectomy and the Critical Role of Diabetes [PDF]
Int Wound JInternational Wound Journal, Volume 22, Issue 9, September 2025.
Deng Y, Song Y, Li Y.
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Internal Medicine, 2010 Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a necrotizing soft tissue infection that can cause rapid local tissue destruction, necrosis and life-threatening severe sepsis. Predisposing conditions for NF include diabetes, malignancy, alcohol abuse, and chronic liver and kidney diseases.
Taro, Shimizu, Yasuharu, Tokuda
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Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Extremities [PDF]
European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2008 Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) describes a life threatening soft tissue infection characterized by a rapid spreading infection of the subcutaneous tissue and in particular the fascia. Various synonyms for this type of infection are used, often due to the difficult diagnosis. Necrotizing fasciits of the extremities is found after simple skin lacerations and
Johannes Frank +2 more
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Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, 2005 Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition. Although bite wounds are common, they are not frequently reported as a cause of necrotizing fasciitis.
Christopher A Sikora +4 more
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