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Neonatal necrotising fasciitis

Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition, 2020
A full-term, 5-day-old male neonate presented with a large area with bluish-red discolouration over his left back. The parents reported that the skin lesion had rapidly spread over the past 12 hours. He was febrile and lethargic on admission. Physical examination revealed an extensive erythematous and oedematous area, and there was fluctuation over ...
Yang Wu, Xiaoping Jiang
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Streptococcal necrotising fasciitis

Journal of Infection, 1992
Three cases of streptococcal necrotising fasciitis are described. Its relative rarity and the lack of superficial inflammation leading to diagnostic difficulty is emphasised. The diagnosis is readily confirmed microbiologically but the clinician should bear in mind that antibiotics may not be curative and that surgery is often required.
M J, Weinbren, R M, Perinpanayagam
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Subacute necrotising fasciitis

The Lancet, 2004
/L and C-reactive protein was 226 mg/L. Plain radiographs of the hand showed no gas in the soft-tissue planes. Our differential diagnoses included cellulitis or gangrene secondary to peripheral vascular disease, but we admitted her with a presumptive diagnosis of necrotising fasciitis.
Chin-Ho, Wong, Soo-Heong, Tan
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Periorbital necrotising fasciitis

British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2009
Necrotising fasciitis involving the periorbita is a devastating infection. Potential outcomes range from severe disfigurement, loss of the eye and even to death. Early recognition is critical, although its initially non-distinctive appearance frequently delays diagnosis and treatment. Herein, the authors have performed a systematic review of previously
LAZZERI D   +13 more
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Necrotising fasciitis

Journal of Wound Care, 1999
A review of the causes and types of necrotising fasciitis together with a discussion of diagnostic methods and appropriate treatments.
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Cervicofacial necrotising fasciitis

British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1992
A case of cervicofacial necrotising fasciitis is reported. The resulting treatment was successful but disfiguring. The diagnosis and management of this condition is discussed with particular regard to features which might allow earlier diagnosis.
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Therapies for necrotising fasciitis

Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy, 2006
Necrotising fasciitis is a rare but life-threatening infectious disease emergency. Delays in diagnosis and treatment are common, and mortality rates often exceed 30%. Successful management of this disease requires high clinical suspicion and aggressive action.
Michael H, Young   +3 more
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Necrotising Fasciitis

2022
Arne Schröder   +1 more
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