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Journal of Education and Teaching in Emergency Medicine, 2020 This scenario was developed to educate emergency medicine residents and medical students on the diagnosis and management of necrotizing fasciitis (NF).Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon and life-threatening deep tissue infection. Clinical presentations may range from subtle non-specific signs and symptoms to multi-organ failure.1 Signs and symptoms ...
Rishan Desta, Jennifer C. Yee
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BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021 Background Little is known about the exact incidence of necrotizing soft tissue infections. The few incidences reported in international literature are not directly relatable to the Netherlands, or other European countries, due to geographic ...
Femke Nawijn +5 more
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Necrotizing Fasciitis After Herpes Zoster Infection: A Rare Case With Diagnostic Difficulties [PDF]
Cureus, 2022 Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare complication of herpes zoster. Because of its rarity, it may be overlooked in the differential diagnosis of patients with bacterial superinfection on herpes zoster lesions.
Bilgen Can, Betül Gözel
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PLoS ONE, 2020 ObjectivesThe Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis score was developed as a clinical decision tool for distinguishing necrotizing fasciitis from other soft tissue infections.
Cheng-Ting Hsiao +4 more
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Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open, 2019 Background Necrotizing fasciitis is a potentially lethal condition for which early and adequate treatment with surgical debridement and broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics are essential for survival. It is hypothesized that Group A Streptococcus (GAS)
Luke P H Leenen +7 more
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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 Rogers +3 more
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Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1996 Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressing soft-tissue infection characterized by extensive necrosis of subcutaneous fat and fascia. It is frequently accompanied by moderate to severe systemic toxicity and can be fatal without prompt recognition and aggressive surgical treatment. The podiatric physician must be aware of these infections because the
J K, Harmonson +2 more
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Medical Journal Armed Forces India, 2000 Primary Care Update for Ob/Gyns 7 (2000) 142-147. doi:10.1016/S1068-607X(00)00036-6 ; Received by publisher: 0000-01-01 ; Harvest Date: 2016-01-04 12:23:24 ; DOI:10.1016/S1068-607X(00)00036-6 ; Page Range: 142 ...
University of Florida College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Gainesville, Florida, USA ( host institution ) +1 more
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2023 Background Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapid and severe soft tissue infection that targets subcutaneous fat tissue, muscle, and fascia. This study compares the clinical outcomes of vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) versus conventional dressing on necrotizing ...
Rongli Zhang +3 more
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The LRINEC Score—An Indicator for the Course and Prognosis of Necrotizing Fasciitis?
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022 Background: The Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis score (LRINEC) is a simple tool used to support early diagnosis of Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF).
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